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  Lucy’s eyelids floated shut as Adam’s warm mouth explored hers. She looped her arms around his neck and drew him closer as she kissed him back. His hands skimmed down her sides, settling at her hips. She pressed against him, enjoying the way their bodies fit together. And then he was walking her backward until they bumped into a bookcase. “Sorry,” he whispered. Then he kissed her again.

  She was trapped between Adam and the bookcase, but she didn’t mind in the least.

  His mouth was warm, and his fingers had found an exposed part of her stomach that was bared when her shirt had ridden up. She felt like she was on fire, that she might incinerate at his touch. But she could tell he was holding back, keeping things at a low simmer. And she liked him all the more for it.

  He kissed her jawline and her neck. She protested that her neck was too ticklish against the scruff of whiskers on his face. He chuckled, his laugh vibrating against her chest. But then he drew away and gazed at her. “Did I tell you you’re beautiful?”

  “Maybe once,” she teased.

  “Hmm.” He smoothed a flyaway strand of hair from her face. “I’m so glad you chose dating and working. This is so much better than just working.”

  She grinned. Then she tugged him toward her and kissed him again. He responded immediately, and his hand tangled in her hair as he tasted her.

  The door to the store opened with an unmistakable bell chime, and Adam lifted his head. His gaze was searing as he released her and stepped away.

  It sounded as if several people had walked in. They were unusually lively and chattering for this early in the morning.

  Lucy closed her eyes and exhaled as Adam walked around the bookcase to greet their customers. She waited a moment to compose herself and to catch her breath while she listened to Adam talk to the customers about an upcoming new release.

  She could get used to this—kissing Adam behind a bookcase. Hearing him tell her she was beautiful. Watching his green eyes gaze at her with affection. She gave a happy little sigh, then joined Adam in helping their customers.

  Adam’s gaze went to hers as soon as she approached, and they shared a knowing smile. She didn’t know how everything would play out between them, but she was looking forward to finding out.

  Lucy smiled to herself as she moved around the store, unpacking new stock that had arrived that morning. She found Adam’s gaze on her more than once. Mr. Parks returned to the store in a cheerful mood, and she and Adam shared a knowing secret smile.

  “I think I’ll go home and catch up on a few things.” Mr. Parks looked from Lucy to Adam.

  “Sounds great, Dad,” Adam said. “We’ve got things covered.”

  Mr. Parks nodded. “I can see that you do. Take good care of my son.”

  Lucy stared after him. When the door shut behind him, she turned to Adam. “Does your dad know about us?” How could he know? she wondered. She barely knew herself.

  Adam came to stand by her. “I think he guessed. I mean, you’ve been staring at me all morning.”

  “Funny.” Lucy slipped into his arms, surprised at how natural it felt already.

  “So . . .” Adam said. “Every August we do inventory. Are you ready to learn the ropes?”

  “I love it when you talk business, boss.”

  He grinned and bent down, giving her a light kiss. One she enjoyed very much.

  “Great. I hope the tedium won’t drive you away,” he said, pressing his lips against her neck.

  “Maybe we can take some breaks here and there.” She ran her hands over his shoulders. “Lots of breaks.”

  He lifted his head, holding her gaze. “That sounds good to me.” He took her hand, and they walked to the cash register together. Then he pulled up the inventory lists on the laptop.

  As Adam explained the inventory procedures they had to go through, she couldn’t help but smile to herself. Who would have thought walking in here on that rainy day several weeks ago would change her life? Even her sister would have a hard time believing it. Lucy fully intended to tell her sister more about Adam, but for now, she was going to be selfish and keep him all to herself.

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