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much I tried to compose it, the beating disagreed. I hadn’t expected Gabe to be this elegant. I’d imagined him rougher as a bartender, perhaps dressed in leather, riding a motorcycle. The image in front of me now was a hot, rich businessman who could get people to do anything and everything.
    “I heard you enjoyed last week. I’m sorry I wasn’t there to witness it personally.”
    My cheeks burned. Kendra wouldn’t have said anything, would she? I made a mental note to threaten my friend with the strongest words I could find, maybe even Google a few new ones.
    “Rumors are you’re quite a dancer,” he said.
    The tension in my neck eased. Now, if I could only get my shaking hands to cooperate under the table, perhaps I could reach for my coffee and take a sip.
    “Thank you. What happened to you? Abandoning the club on the first night wouldn’t sit right with the bosses. You weren’t at the bar.”
    Was I too forward? Shit! He’d know I’d looked for him.
    A waitress brought Gabe’s coffee.
    “Thank you.” His mouth curved up in the most genuine smile I had seen on a man in a long time and my straight spine mellowed as I sunk in my seat.
    The waitress couldn’t keep her eyes off Gabe either, and I couldn’t blame her. But Gabe turned his attention back to me.
    “No, it wouldn’t, not unless you’re the boss,” he said.
    Boss? “You’re Kendra’s silent partner?” My mouth opened.
    Gabe’s eyes flared, and I closed my lips, as if on command.
    “Yes, and I don’t work there. I only help out when she needs me.”
    The way he’d said needs sent shivers up my spine. I didn’t like the idea of him working for Kendra, and I didn’t want anyone else needing him. I crossed my arms over my chest suppressing a jolt of jealousy.
    Why would I be jealous of Gabe? He was a handsome man and, as far as I knew he was single and available for a good time, or so I hoped. Perhaps handsome was an understatement. Gabe was a mouth-watering hunk who turned women’s heads like love-struck bitches in heat.
    “What’s Gabe short for?” I fanned myself with a napkin.
    “Gabriel. My name is Gabriel Silver.”
    Gabriel Silver . The sound of his name slithered through my mind. I liked the way it rolled off his tongue, feeling more precious than gold but somehow as toxic as arsenic.
    Gabe extended his hand formally, and I took it into mine. The touch sent shivers through my body. People in the coffee shop seemed to freeze.
    I held my breath, not wanting to let go. The warmth of his palm travelled up my arm to my lips before I remembered to speak. “Samantha Connor.”
    “You should use your full name all the time. It’s sexy.”
    My cheeks grew hot again and I squeezed my knees together. “Thank you, but just Sam is fine.” I took my hand away, fearing this gentle handshake would lead to more, much too soon, right on the coffee shop table.
    “I’m sorry I had to leave last week. The worst part of the night was not being able to see you again. After Kendra took you upstairs, I had business to attend to.”
    What was it about him that made me blush so easily? Yes, he was hot, but so were dozens of other guys. Why him? Was it the grin? Or perhaps the way I felt safe in his presence, even though I didn’t really know him. Somehow, for once, I was the center of someone else’s universe. “What do you do besides investing in luxurious nightclubs?” I took a sip of my coffee.
    Gabe’s cell phone vibrated. He frowned at the screen. “My apologies, but I need to leave. I’ll see you tonight? I can make you another orgasm.” He winked invitingly.
    “Yes,” I blurted, wondering whether he meant the shot, or something entirely different.
    Gabe leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. The tingle left by his lips trailed along my flesh, surprising me. He placed his finger under my chin and tapped it upward, closing my mouth. Turning on his heel, he left the cafe.
    I watched him disappear around a corner and rushed out the