he was near . he was naked . he was freaking gorgeous . enough said . doing her best to ignore the treacherous excitement spreading through her body , harley planted her hands against his chest . '' what are you doing in my bed ? '' he arched a teasing brow . '' how do you know this is n't my bed

katie gave her a brief hug , then stepped up to rafe and slid her hand into his . '' i 'll walk you to the door while nicole gets the broom and mop . '' his fingers curled around hers and he felt the heat of her skin zing through his system like a raging wildfire . at the front door , katie looked back over her shoulder to make sure nicole was out of earshot , then said softly , '' thank you for offering to help her like that , rafe

i had a hundred questions racing through my mind , but they were whirling so fast , i could n't get a grip on one . then mr. myers said , '' as i told your uncle , mr. kropp , i need someone to retrieve the sword for me . a man of consummate skill and discretion . a man who is incorruptible , untouched by the temptations of evil men . i need someone who is indefatigable , mr. kropp

flaxen reluctantly extricates herself from his arms and starts to return to the dressing table . in midstride , she stops and turns to face him once more . '' actually , i 'll make it up to you later . '' her husband chuckles wickedly at this provocative statement . '' i 'll hold you to that . '' she blows him a kiss . '' not to worry , it 's a
promise