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you wouldn t know who I was talking about but clear enough to
reassure you. Yeah, they did. Really nice people, too.
Okay, question then. How did Charlene take it?
She did great. Woody got his first and then she had hers done.
They said it was something they d always talked about doing but
being in public life they d never wanted to risk people gossiping
about it. Woody told me he figured if he d reached that age and was
close to retiring, he could do whatever the hell he pleased. Seth
punctuated the last word with a nod, like he respected the local justice
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of the peace and his wife for it. Jayne was curious but out of respect
didn t ask where or what they had gotten tattooed.
Do& do you think you d be interested in tattooing me?
Jayne watched his stoic face carefully and couldn t pinpoint his
emotions. That depends on what you want done.
Jayne sat back and looked up at him. Actually, I hadn t given it
much thought. I think I assumed you d tell me no because I don t look
like I could handle the pain.
Believe me, I can.
He laid his hand open, palm facing up, on the table as though
asking her to lay her forearm in it, which she did without hesitation.
He brushed her short shirt sleeve up to her shoulder and then drew a
couple of fingertips down her tender inner arm. His gaze was on her
arm, and she was grateful he didn t seem to notice the blush that was
enflaming her cheeks or the fact that her nipples hardened visibly. His
gentle touch sent a hot wave of awareness blazing through her core
like an inferno, centering in her clit so that she could barely focus
when he spoke.
Because of your profession, I d never agree to tattoo your arms
or anything that might show beneath your work clothes. I think that
your beautiful, creamy-white skin would be the ultimate canvas to
work on. He glanced up at her, his blue eyes looking so deep into
hers that she thought he might be able to read her mind and know how
aroused she was. I d design a tattoo for you that was one-of-a-kind
and I d never duplicate it on anyone else.
She couldn t stop her chin from trembling as she reacted to his
words. His tone and his expression were so serious, but the heat in his
eyes left her breathless and on the verge of a small orgasm.
Really? You would?
Seth nodded. If you d promise to hold very still for me, I d make
it a work of art like you ve never seen before. I m very good at what I
do. He eased back, trailing his fingers to her hand as though he
realized he was being a bit intense. Sorry, I take my work seriously.
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Jayne grasped his hand. Don t apologize. I ve seen Lily s and her
men s tattoos and some of the others. It s the reason I asked you. I ll
do it.
You will? His blue eyes locked with hers, the barest hint of
vulnerability showing before it disappeared. A smile slowly spread
across his lips, as though he wasn t sure it belonged there, and she
smiled back. Good. It s getting late. Would you like me to take you
home now?
No.
Yes, I probably should get some rest.
Right, because I haven t had enough of that to last me a lifetime.
Outside of the nightclub, he helped her with the helmet and
braided her long hair one last time. She hoped it wasn t the last time.
She enjoyed the ride across the small town of Divine as the warm
wind blew past them on the quiet residential streets. He pulled into
her driveway and quickly cut the ignition on his bike. She appreciated
that he was considerate of her neighbors. Seth climbed from the bike
and removed his helmet.
She remained on the bike while he helped her with the helmet, and
she noticed his smile as he released her braid and ran his fingers
through her hair one last time. Recalling a comment he d made earlier
in the day, a thought occurred to her. I have a question.
Sure, he said as he returned her helmet to the saddlebag.
At the parade, when I asked you about wearing sandals while I
rode behind you, you mentioned that you had another solution, but
that I d be fine if I kept my feet on the footrests. What did you mean,
you had another solution?
An undeniably sexy smile crossed his handsome face in the
moonlight, and he hesitated for only a second while he assisted her
from the bike. If you were my girlfriend, I d slip those little sandals
from your feet and stick them in the saddlebags. I d have you wrap
your pretty, long legs around my hips and let you ride like that, with
your feet between my legs.
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She gulped audibly. Well, you had to go and ask now, didn t you?
Oh.
Seth gazed at her through eyes cast in shadow and moved a little
closer. But we d have to be a bit better acquainted for that, wouldn t
we?
Uh-huh& she intoned as he came closer still.
Oh, God. He s gonna kiss me! Get a grip. You re thirty-eight.
You ve been kissed before, ninny. It s not like he s gonna make love to
you here on the driveway.
Although, I hope I get the privilege someday. His lips were a
hairsbreadth away, and she could feel his warm breath.
Oh, Lord, me too!
Uh-huh, maybe, yes.
Stop thinking.
His lips gently pressed against hers, sending a thrill from there
straight to her nipples and her clit. Her pussy lips swelled with
alarming speed and her body ached for him.
She returned the kiss and parted her lips, allowing his tongue
access, and he enclosed her body in his arms as he tilted his head and
deepened their kiss. He tasted of breath mints and his own natural
essence, and she sent a prayer of thanks heavenward that he d offered
her the roll of mints at the club.
Beautiful man.
He tightened his hold, and her T-shirt rode up in the back as he
held her and his hot fingertips slid across her bare lower back. A
moan escaped her when she felt the steely ridge of his erection against
her abdomen, and her cunt responded with a spasm of need.
Much too soon, he released her and sounded a little breathless
when he asked, Can I have your number? Jayne nodded. I d like to
see you again. I ll call you. We can also talk about your tattoo.
I d like that. I& I enjoyed today very much, she whispered as he
tucked her hair behind her ear. He entered her cell phone number in
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