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her door.
    "Would you like to come in for a quick drink?" she asked as she fumbled for her keys.
    "I would love to, but I better not. You said you need to do some prep work for tomorrow."
    She nodded and gave him a grateful smile.
    "When can I see you again? Maybe this Friday night?" he asked in a hopeful tone.
    "I have dinner with the gang on Friday. What about Saturday night?"
    His lips tugged upward happily. "Perfect. Pick you up at six?"
    "Sounds good."
    He leaned over to kiss her. Just as their lips were about to meet, she put a palm on his chest, halting his progress.
    "So what was occupying your mind during the movie?" she queried.
    He laughed softly. "I can guarantee you now's not the time to tell you about it." He slid an arm around her waist, pulled her closer and captured her lips. He only intended a short kiss but when Faye's arms crept around his neck, it took all of his willpower not to let loose the passion he was keeping a tight leash on. If he gave himself an inch, he feared he would be begging to get into her apartment for much, much more. That was too soon for his long-term plans.
    But Faye felt so good in his arms …
    "Faye …" he said against her intoxicating lips.
    "Hmm?"
    "You better go in."
    "Yes, I better. Stop kissing me."
    His temperature shot up a few degrees higher when Faye pressed her body more firmly against his, his erection digging into her belly. His lips journeyed from her mouth to that sensitive spot below her ear and he started kissing her neck. Damn it, but he just couldn't help himself.
    Faye moaned softly. "I need to go in, so stop doing that," she said breathlessly.
    "Push me away. Now," he commanded gruffly.
    "Ray …" she whispered but didn't make a move to halt his hot lips and caressing hands that were running heated strokes along her back. Instead, she angled her head to give him more access to her throat and raked her hand through his hair.
    "Faye," he groaned as he tightened his arms around her.
    "Geez, guys, take it inside," a bemused voice called out to them, making them jump apart.
    "Sorry," Faye called out to the woman, who went into her apartment block.
    "Do you know her?" Ray asked.
    "She lives on the ground floor. I can't remember her name, though."
    "Well, you should go in."
    "Yes, I'll see you on Saturday." She gave him a quick peck on the lips before disappearing into her building.
    Ray ambled back to his car. The next few days would be long and frustrating. He wondered where he would get the self-control he needed to stick to his plan.

CHAPTER FOUR

    Faye dumped her purse on the dining table, her body thrumming with unfulfilled desire.
    Damn him for making me hot and wet and then leaving. For the second time!
    She went to her bathroom and turned on the taps to fill her tub. Her sexual frustration added to her disquiet. Did Ray want her? It seemed like he did, so what stopped him from taking her to bed?
    She racked her mind for the last man who avoided having sex with her. She couldn't remember one - apart from Ray. Men she dated in the past became beyond excited when they realised she was ready to jump into bed with them.
    Why was he holding back? This wasn't even her first date with him, it was their second. Plus, it wasn't like they'd only just met. They'd technically known each other for two years.
    It was a disappointing ending to a date that was wonderful for the most part. He took her to a popular restaurant in Surry Hills owned by a friend of his. They sat at a quiet corner and were treated to the house specialties. The food was fabulous and Ray was a delight to be with. They were so absorbed with each other and their conversation was so stimulating that Ray's friend, the chef, jokingly said he'd have to throw them out as he was closing for the night. She couldn't believe four hours had passed. They chatted about anything and everything and she loved every minute of it.
    They drove back to her place and that's when things started to really heat up. But he