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so what’s on your mind?”
    â€œWe’re working on a project in my engineering class, and I need your help.”
    â€œWhat kind of project?”
    â€œDesigning an intruder detection system. I’m having trouble with it differentiating between humans and pets. Right now it goes off anytime there’s movement.”
    â€œInside, outside or both?”
    â€œInside. It should work in any enclosed environment.”
    â€œDid you build in filters to minimize false positives and negatives?”
    â€œI thought I did,” she grumbled. “So, can you help?”
    He really wanted to call Siobhan, but it would have to wait. He rose to his feet and walked to his office. “Yeah. Send me what you have and we’ll work on it.”
    â€œThanks, Justin! I’m going to put you on speaker so Alana and Francesca can hear.”
    â€œWho?”
    â€œMy partners. Those guys aren’t going to know what hit them when we unveil this project,” Jocelyn added with a giggle.
    Justin shook his head and clicked on the email his sister had sent. He plugged in the cell, figuring the battery would be close to dead by the time the call ended if he didn’t. He scanned the document. “All right. Let’s see what you’ve got.”
    They went back and forth, and he talked them through a series of steps. He asked them several questions and was impressed by the wealth of knowledge all three young women possessed. Instead of using sensors, which an intruder could step over or avoid, they had chosen to use a camera and create a system with image processing. Later, Jocelyn assured him they could handle things, thanked him and hung up with a promise to let him know how the final project turned out.
    He checked the time—five o’clock. Knowing he shouldn’t, but unable to resist, Justin dialed Siobhan.
    â€œHello,” came the tentative greeting when she answered.
    â€œSiobhan, it’s Justin.”
    â€œOh. Hey.”
    â€œDid I catch you at a bad time?”
    â€œWe just finished cooking dinner and are about to take everything to the table.”
    â€œI’m sorry. I figured you’d be done with dinner.”
    â€œIt’s no problem. I usually come early to help with the cooking,” Siobhan answered. “Was there something you wanted?”
    â€œYes. No.” Justin felt like a sixteen-year-old again, calling a girl for the first time. What was wrong with him? “I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your company today, and I’m hoping you’ll give me a chance to take you out on a real date.”
    Her soft laughter came through the line. “You’re persistent, if nothing else.”
    He hadn’t got this far in life without being tenacious, particularly when it came to pursuing his goals. “Only when necessary.”
    â€œI did say I’d think about it, but stalking me isn’t going to win you any prizes or dates .”
    He chuckled. “Okay, so no stalking. Got it. What about kisses? Siobhan!” he called when she didn’t answer.
    â€œI’m here.”
    â€œWell?”
    â€œWell, what?”
    â€œMy kisses. Will they win me any prizes or a date?”
    â€œI have to go, Justin.”
    â€œYou’re not going to answer my question?”
    â€œNo, I am not,” she whispered. “Goodbye.”
    â€œI’ll talk to you later.” Justin drummed his fingers on the desk. He had no idea what possessed him to flirt with her that way. His common sense seemed to take a hike each time he heard her voice. Canceling the date would be the best thing, but he didn’t see that happening, either.

Chapter 4
    S iobhan clutched the phone to her chest and drew in a deep, steadying breath. Hearing Justin’s smooth-as-velvet voice brought back everything his kisses made her feel with vivid clarity—feelings she had spent the past three hours trying to forget. Why