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Disturbed he d arrived at the place she hadn t felt comfortable going herself, she
snatched back the magazine. This looks like something a grocery store would sell.
Maybe. But that s because it s accessible. He rested his hand on the small of her back.
In this economy, that s what people want. They want pretty things just like anyone else,
but they can t afford to spend a lot of money on them. So you appeal to every kind of
customer, then when their money situation improves, they ll be back.
Logical. She couldn t deny that. But right now, she wanted to be stubborn.
Still, what would it hurt to do a couple of them and put them on the counter? Thanks to
her trip to the craft store the other day, she had the stuff for the fall window displays she
hadn t made yet. This would actually work perfectly with what she had on hand, and she
could add her own flair to this basic design. All she d need to get were the foam cones, or
something similar.
Why not give it a shot?
She glanced at her watch. A few hours til closing meant they d have to do something to
keep busy, since they d already finished with everything on her agenda for the afternoon.
Including the boutonnieres.
Thank you for your help, she said, turning at the sound of the cold case closing. Nellie
had finally put away all the flowers, so they d be moist and fresh for Haven Prep s formal
tomorrow night. The party coordinator would be coming by bright and early Saturday to
pick them up, though Alexa could tell she d doubted a shop the size of Divine could get
the job done. But Alexa had been prepared to pull out all the stops, even calling in her
parents and Jake if necessary.
Luckily she and Nellie and Dillon had gotten the job done just fine.
You re welcome. Even though I suck. His sulky expression made her grin.
She cupped his cheeks and pulled him down for a quick kiss. You blew off your whole
afternoon to stay here with us and I know you had a ton of stuff to do. I really appreciate
it.
No biggie.
Will you get in trouble for not being available?
Something slipped through his gaze before he shifted to kiss her fingertips. Just that
simple gesture set her toes tingling. Nah, it ll be fine. I m actually due back at a donor
house this afternoon. Remember that roof I mentioned yesterday? I do volunteer work as
part of the Helping Hands charity. She didn t quite get why his voice lowered, and his
brows pulled tight. A lot of work for them actually. They provide houses for disabled vets
or disadvantaged families, as a way to help get them back on their feet.
Warmth blossomed in her chest. He must have an understanding boss, if he let Dillon fit
in volunteer work around his regular duties. Unless Dillon was self-employed. He d never
said. That s great. If you need to go, it s okay. I have Nellie.
She glanced up as Nellie rushed toward them, cell clutched in one hand. Sorry, I ve
gotta go. Jake s coming by any minute and he scored tickets to tonight s show at the civic
center. It s a knockoff of Cirque du Soleil. I ve been dying to go, but it s been sold out
forever.
No problem. Alexa smiled and mentally shifted her plans. So much for picking up the
foam things. She couldn t leave the store unattended. Have a good time. And thanks
again for all your help. You re a lifesaver.
It was fun. I ll see you tomorrow?
I can handle the store on my own tomorrow. Enjoy the show, and I ll see you Monday.
Awesome. Thanks. Have a good weekend. Nellie looked between them, her brows
drawing together. Both of you.
Dillon s phone beeped. Sorry, he said, glancing at the readout. Duty calls.
Alexa nodded and affixed a bright smile onto her face. Boy, he was definitely a wanted
man, and not just by her. Sure thing. I m good.
He frowned at the moody gray sky beyond the front windows. Where d the sun go?
We re due for storms tonight.
It s been one after another lately. You have a generator here?
She didn t know whether to growl or smile at the concern in his tone. Yes. With a light
shove, she nudged him toward the door. Go do your manly thing.
His mouth crooked into a half-smile as he looked back at her. Lingeringly. I ll be back
at eight. Wait for me.
I will. She returned his smile and his kiss when he bent to brush his mouth over
hers. She shut the door behind him, her smile spreading. A night with Dillon promised to
be very interesting indeed.
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One night turned into two. Then three. Somehow before she knew it, they d spent a
whole series of nights together. He usually didn t get to her place until late since he
seemed to work all the damn time. That he arrived fresh from a shower and usually with
the glow of the sun on his cheeks was a happy bonus.
It wasn t just about the sex either. They talked. And laughed. God, did they laugh.
Night before last she d helped him put together a scale model of his Harley-Davidson, and
he d helped her decorate her apartment a little more. Which had mostly consisted of
nailing pictures and kissing and more nailing&
Last night he hadn t been able to get away from the donor house he was working on, so
she d kept busy making arrangements to fill the hours he wasn t around. Not that she d
noticed his absence or anything. She d wisely, it turned out followed through on his
suggestion for the fall design. She d already had to make more cones twice over, so she
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