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    “Did you get a good night’s sleep?” he asked.
    Lorren turned around. “Yes,” she lied. “What about you?”
    “Best sleep I’ve had in a long time.”
    “Glad to hear it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to get dressed.”
    Justin blocked her way out of the kitchen and made no attempt to step aside. “Why? I like what you’re wearing. The color peach looks good on you.”
    Lorren looked down at her robe. Although the thick material hid a lot from Justin’s eyes, it wasn’t the proper thing to wear when entertaining a male guest.
    “Thanks, but I like the color I’m changing into even better,” she said. “I’ll be back in a minute. If you need anything while I’m gone, check inside the cabinets or the closet.” She walked around him and out of the kitchen to the bedroom.
    Lorren was slightly unsettled getting dressed. After blow-drying her hair and applying light makeup, she headed back to the kitchen. The rich aroma of eggs and bacon filled the air.
    She paused at the kitchen’s entrance. Justin had evidently searched the place and found a hand-crocheted cotton lace tablecloth. The table was set and there was also a beautiful bouquet of bluebonnets for the centerpiece. He was leaning over the stove, tending to a tray of pancakes.
    She was amazed. “I wasn’t gone that long. How in the world did you accomplish all this in that short time?”
    A gleam shone in Justin’s eyes. “I work fast. I don’t believe in beating around the bush or taking things slow.”
    Lorren knew he was talking about more than his cooking abilities. “Well, your swiftness at getting things done is appreciated this morning. I’m starving.” She crossed the room to the counter.
    Justin’s gaze followed her movement. The soft material of her blue romper did more than hint at the feminine curves it covered. He watched her hips sway provocatively with each step, enticing him with an allure that was as old as mankind. She turned around to face him.
    “How do you like it?”
    Justin blinked twice. He swallowed hard. “Excuse me?” he asked huskily.
    “Your coffee. How do you like it? Or should I ask, how do you take it?”
    He cleared his throat and said the first words that came to his muddled mind. “Black and hot.”
    “What?” Lorren stared at him dumbfounded.
    “Oh, I meant black with sugar. Sorry.”
    Lorren poured the steaming hot liquid into a cup, then added a spoon of sugar. Walking over to him, she handed him the cup, careful to avoid touching him. It was bad enough keeping her gaze from roaming over his physique.
    “Thanks.” His gaze scanned her outfit. “I take it you’ve decided not to go swimming with me this morning,” he said, disappointed.
    “Afraid so. I still have a lot of unpacking to do. I hope that doesn’t mean you won’t be feeding me after all.”
    Justin laughed. “No, but it does mean you owe me a rain check.”
    “I told you last night, I don’t give rain checks,” she said, smiling, and finding herself relaxing in his company in spite of her apprehensions.
    Justin smiled. “Then I’ll be your first.” He gave her a teasing wink. “Come on, let’s eat.”
    Lorren eagerly escaped to the table and sat down. Justin sat across from her and began spooning hefty servings of scrambled eggs, bacon, and pancakes onto her plate.
    “Thanks.” Lorren dug hungrily into the meal. “Justin, this is wonderful. I haven’t eaten food that tasted this good in a long time. You’re definitely full of surprises.”
    Justin watched as she parted her lips and small white teeth bit down on a piece of crisp bacon. Slowly, she chewed the piece of meat, savoring the taste. A crumb clung to the corner of her mouth. A knot rose in his throat. He was tempted to sweep the crumb away with his tongue.
    “Who taught you how to cook, Justin?”
    Justin shifted in his chair as he experienced a tremor in his stomach—well, not quite in his stomach. Actually, it was a little lower. He