Winter Interlude (California Series)
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He was beside her in seconds.
“Allow me,” he said, as she straightened after retrieving her bag. “I’ll walk you out.” When his hand touched her elbow, the connection sent a small burst of energy straight through her.
Judith glanced at him, noting his startled reaction, and at that precise moment realization set in. How would she ever survive dinner when a decade had done nothing to alleviate the strong current of attraction that had sprung up between them?
Remember my building.
She sighed and preceded him out, hoping she could stay focused on her objective.
Dev stopped by his assistant’s office. “If you need me, call my cell,” he said, before accompanying Judith to the elevator.
Neither spoke during the short ride.
He walked her out to the street. When he neared the door of a white limo, he turned. “Can I drop you anywhere?”
“No thanks. I’ll see you at seven.” She smiled to cover a sudden rush of panic and strode briskly away without caring that her house was in the opposite direction.
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