Bared to You - Chapter 22

Gideon tossed the makeup remover wipe in thetrash. Then he grabbed a towel to throw over thepuddle he’d left on the floor and toed off hisshoes. To my utter delight, he began stripping outof his wet clothes.Watching him raptly, I said, “You feel guiltybecause she still loves you.”“I do, yes. I knew her husband. He was a goodguy and he was crazy about...

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Bared to You - Chapter 21

“Excuse me.” I pushed back from the table andsearched for Gideon. I saw him at the bar andwent to him.He was just turning away from the bartenderwith two glasses in his hands when I interceptedhim. I took my drink and gulped it down, my teethaching as the cubes of ice knocked against them.“Eva—” There was a soft note of chastisementin his voice.“I’m...

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Bared to You - Chapter 20

Gideon arrived just as dinner was coming out ofthe oven. He had a garment bag in one hand anda laptop case in the other. I’d worried that hewould try to go home alone after his session withDr. Petersen and was relieved when he’d calledto say he was on his way. Still, when I first openedthe door and saw him on the threshold, a shiver ofunease slid through...

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Bared to You - Chapter 19

Cary joined us in the living room for excellentChinese, a sweet plum wine, and Monday nighttelevision. As we flipped channels and laughedover the hilarious names of some reality televisionshows, I watched as two of the most importantmen in my life enjoyed some relaxation time andeach other. They got along well, ribbing andplayfully insulting each other...

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