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He seemed totally on board but one silly slip and they would end up looking like fools.
    “Absolutely.” He nodded once, focused on driving since the traffic suddenly grew heavy.
    She waved toward the right when they came to an intersection. “Turn here.”
    He did as she instructed, his movements easy, his posture relaxed. She envied his mood. Wished she wasn’t so wound up. It felt as if everything was at stake this afternoon. As if she needed to work her hardest at impressing a man who didn’t deserve all of her worry.
    Her boss took total advantage of her, she was finally starting to realize. And yet…she couldn’t do anything about it. Not yet.
    “Hey.”
    She glanced up, saw that they were sitting at another red light and Jake watched her, a concerned expression on his gorgeous face. “Everything’s going to be okay,” he said, reaching out and grabbing her hand, giving it an affectionate squeeze before he released her.
    “I just need you to follow my lead. Don’t deviate,” she said, her voice weak, her entire body buzzing from his simple touch. He had nice hands. Big and strong and slightly calloused. She wondered what they would feel like sliding over her skin…
    He flashed her a naughty grin. “Sorry. I promise I’ll be on my best behavior.” His gaze drifted down her front. She’d never been so brazenly checked out before until she met him.
    She had to admit she liked it.
    “Don’t know if I can maintain that promise, though, with you in that dress,” he added.
    Mia glanced down at herself. “What do you mean?”
    “You look amazing in it.” His gaze now lingered on her bare shoulder. “Lots of skin.”
    It wouldn’t do to mention she wore no bra. She didn’t really need it, she wasn’t particularly big in that area and it wouldn’t work with the halter style of her dress. One tug on the tie at the base of her neck and she’d be completely exposed. She couldn’t help but envision Jake doing exactly that.
    But now she worried. Was it too much? “You don’t think it’s inappropriate, do you? Maybe you should turn around and go back to my place so I can change. I don’t want to look too…you know.” She waved her hand around.
    “Cheap?” he offered.
    With a nod she wrinkled her nose. “Yes, exactly.”
    “You definitely don’t look cheap. Elegant and sexy, absolutely, but cheap? No way.”
    “Oh.” Mia didn’t know what to say. He thought she looked elegant and sexy? Hearing him say it suddenly made her feel elegant and sexy.
    She liked the way he made her feel. The way he looked at her, paid attention when she talked, the things he said. As if he was totally into her. Oh, she might be projecting a bit since they barely knew each other but he made her feel…wanted.
    No man had ever made her feel truly wanted before.
    They arrived at Larry’s house mere minutes later. Jake pulled into the curved driveway, maneuvering past the parked cars until he found an empty spot. Too eager to wait any longer, she opened the door. Could hear the sound of music and laughter drifting from the backyard as she slipped out of the truck. Smoothing her skirt out with shaky hands, she reached for the tie at the back of her neck to make sure it was secure. She watched as Jake slid out of the truck, his movements careful, as if he was afraid he might hurt himself and she immediately felt sorry for him. Was he hurting right now? He never complained so she didn’t have a clue.
    But he didn’t want her sympathy, he’d never asked for it. She wasn’t about to give it to him for she had a feeling it would make him upset. And right now she needed a happy, agreeable Jake.
    Jake, her fake boyfriend.
    He went to her, reaching for her arm so that it circled about his. “Ready?”
    Breathing deep, she nodded, unable to find her voice. She must’ve looked panicked because he frowned.
    “You need to relax,” he murmured, his fingers stroking the inside of her forearm.
    His touch sent a scattering of