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    “Patience, my dear. We aren’t quite done yet.”
    “We aren’t?”
    “Oh, no. We’re simply taking a break. I thought we’d soak in the hot tub, talk a little, maybe eat something.” Cupping her chin, he drew her into a short, hot kiss. He suckled her bottom lip, making her flood with desire once again, then released her, murmuring over her lips. “I assure you, you don’t know the half of it yet.”
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    The setting sun streaked across the horizon, shooting golden daggers of light across his backyard. Blake glanced out the kitchen window at Claire, who soaked in the steaming water of the hot tub. Naked. Already she behaved so boldly. By God, the woman surprised him. He’d never been more fascinated with anyone than he was with her right now.
    If she’d asked him six months ago to go on a date, he would’ve laughed. Claire was his best friend.
    Pouring two glasses of wine, he shook his head. Claire, shy, sweet Claire.
    Who would have guessed? Now that he thought about it, she was perfect for him.
    How many weekends had they spent together, camping out in the living room, watching Star Wars marathons, or competing with the latest PlayStation craze? Around each other, they could act like kids, laugh and play, without embarrassment. Lord knew he wasn’t that comfortable with anyone else.
    They had a solid, trusted relationship and so much in common, including the desire to settle down. Now, their bond included great sex.
    What a pleasant shock.
    He only had two worries misbalancing his list. He hated the way Claire was such a workaholic. He wanted a wife who came home for dinner, one who cared more about him than if her numbers added up correctly. He didn’t know if he could deal with the way she became so obsessed when a client was on her mind, especially at tax time.
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    But worse, what if her shot in the dark at getting pregnant didn’t work? What if she could never have kids?
    That had him more confused than anything. He wanted to have kids, but couldn’t blame her if she couldn’t. In the end, he knew he had to give her the chance to have a baby. That’s what best friends did. They supported each other.
    Blake sighed. Enough with the heavy thoughts. There were only a few hours left before it was time to retire. He had to wake early to teach a women’s self-defense class.
    He cradled the two glasses of blush wine and carried them with him as he headed out onto the deck. No sooner did he step out the sliding glass door, than Claire’s big brown eyes locked on him. A smile curved her lips. “Wine. Perfect.”
    “Yes. Hopefully, soon you won’t be able to drink it anymore.” He nodded, his tone insinuating. “You’re whole life will change once you get pregnant.”
    “That’s what I want.” She flashed him a smile and sank deeper in the water.
    Unable to help his eager appraisal, his eyes drifted to her sleek neck, savoring her pearly skin.
    Though he couldn’t see much of her, the creamy white flesh of her breasts floated above the water. He hadn’t much opportunity to play with her nipples yet. He’d have to do that.
    Hell, he should have had her put the clamps on again and would have too, except it wasn’t healthy to wear them for too long at a time. He found nothing sexier than a woman’s areolas hardened like rocks. Knowing that she tingled with desire. Wet.
    Ready.
    She cast her gaze down, a morose look tugging at her features. The heartache painted on her gaze broke his heart and he knew he’d do anything, anything at all, to make matters better for her.
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    as she swallowed hard. “I don’t really want to give you an out Blake, but I feel like I have to. Are you sure you really want to do this?”