* After talking to Caiden and Gina I slammed into Seth Masterson's office and slammed my hands on his assistant's desk and she jumped. * I need to talk to Seth. * She raised a brow. * Is he expecting you? * I rolled my eyes and huffed a breath. * He'll see me. Tell him its Kristen Bauer. We work together sometimes. * I was about to go off on the stupid birch, but a deep voice drew my attention. * I'll see her Amanda. Nice of you to drop by, Kristen. * Seth's eyes roamed over my body and I l st him look his fill. He'll I was looking my fill. Seth was a sexy mofo, and he knew it. He smirked and approached me. * You could have called. * I shrugged. * I was in the area and Caiden wanted me to talk to you, but I was coming to see you anyway. * I glanced at his assistant and saw her giving me a death glare. I wanted to laugh cause I'd take her ads out. Seth was probably fucking her. I'd play it off. I approached Seth and her flashed his white teeth at me in a grin that said he knew what I was doing. * Oh really. What about? * I motioned to his office. * Can we talk privately? * He sighed. * I have a client meeting in about five minutes. Then I'm booked til five this evening. Can we meet then, say 5:30 or 6? Maybe have dinner? * He looked hopeful. Well he'd been asking me out for about 6 months now, but I glanced at my watch. It was just now noon. I sighed. * Sure. Dinner works. I was planning to hit the road this afternoon. Got a long drive, but I guess I can hold off a day.* He frowned* Long drive? * I patted his chest. * I'll explain at Dinner. * He nodded and cupped my face. * Fair enough. I'll text you the place. * I waved my phone at him and he smiled. I turned toward the door, ignoring the bitch behind the desk. I snapped my fingers. * Oh and make it 7. If I eat too early I'll be hungry again at bedtime. * He grinned and agreed. I winked and headed out the door. What the fuck was I doing flirting with a colleague? I snorted...Thank god Caiden was in Washington or I'd never live it down. *


* After talking to Caiden and Gina I slammed into Seth Masterson's office and slammed my hands on his assistant's desk and she jumped. * I need to talk to Seth. * She raised a brow. * Is he expecting you? * I rolled my eyes and huffed a breath. * He'll see me. Tell him its Kristen Bauer. We work together sometimes. * I was about to go off on the stupid birch, but a deep voice drew my attention. * I'll see her Amanda. Nice of you to drop by, Kristen. * Seth's eyes roamed over my body and I l st him look his fill. He'll I was looking my fill. Seth was a sexy mofo, and he knew it. He smirked and approached me. * You could have called. * I shrugged. * I was in the area and Caiden wanted me to talk to you, but I was coming to see you anyway. * I glanced at his assistant and saw her giving me a death glare. I wanted to laugh cause I'd take her ads out. Seth was probably fucking her. I'd play it off. I approached Seth and her flashed his white teeth at me in a grin that said he knew what I was doing. * Oh really. What about? * I motioned to his office. * Can we talk privately? * He sighed. * I have a client meeting in about five minutes. Then I'm booked til five this evening. Can we meet then, say 5:30 or 6? Maybe have dinner? * He looked hopeful. Well he'd been asking me out for about 6 months now, but I glanced at my watch. It was just now noon. I sighed. * Sure. Dinner works. I was planning to hit the road this afternoon. Got a long drive, but I guess I can hold off a day.* He frowned* Long drive? * I patted his chest. * I'll explain at Dinner. * He nodded and cupped my face. * Fair enough. I'll text you the place. * I waved my phone at him and he smiled. I turned toward the door, ignoring the bitch behind the desk. I snapped my fingers. * Oh and make it 7. If I eat too early I'll be hungry again at bedtime. * He grinned and agreed. I winked and headed out the door. What the fuck was I doing flirting with a colleague? I snorted...Thank god Caiden was in Washington or I'd never live it down. *

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  1. Kristen BauerJune 21, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    * I went home and pretty much twiddled my thumbs until 7pm. I swear time slowed down on me as a show of torture. I was a mass of nerves and didn't know why. Sure Seth was sex on a stick, but I wasn't getting any "vibes" as Caiden called it, of chemistry coming off him. He'd texted earlier to let me know where to meet, and damn it if that didn't add to my nerves. What the fuck? I showered and put myself together in a soft black velvet top and butt flattering dark blue jeans, with a pair red stiletto heels. I brushed out my hair, leaving it down. I applied my make up flawlessly and I was out the door. I pulled up to the restaurant and took a deep breath and saw Seth waiting by the door, as I walked up. He smiled and reached for my hand. He leaned in to kiss my cheek. * I was worried you'd stand me up. * I snorted. * I had no choice. I have business to discuss and I gotta eat. * I smirked. * So...shall we? * He sighed and looked me up and down. * Yes..lets. * He held the door open and we met the hostess and were led to our table. Seth helped me into my chair, ever the gentleman. The hostess handed us menus and I ordered a steak, patato, and veggie plate. Seth ordered his on steak dinner and requested a bottle of white wine. I sat back and stared at the man in front of me. He smiled. * Kristen...* I held up a hand. * Business. Remember? * He sat back then, obviously annoyed. * Fine. Business first. Then this...* he waved between us. * This turns into the date I've been asking for...for months. I like you, Kristen and I want a chance to show you how good we could be together. * I leaned forward. * You mean sex...I don't let just anyone fuck me. I'm not one of your easy to bed clients. * He sighed and reached for my hand and my stomach fluttered, but it was more nerves than what I thought the mate draw would be. Yes. I thought Seth was hot, but he wasn't sending off those signals of happily ever after. * Stop being so defensive. I never thought or said you were easy. I like you, Kris. You're not only beautiful, but you're smart, sexy and can kick any guy's ass. So give us a real chance. That's all I ask. * I sighed. * I'll try.

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  2. Kristen BauerJune 21, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    * Our food was delivered. Wine was poured and I drank mine in one continuous gulp before I faced Seth. * That's good. * My glass was refilled and I told him about Caiden and I taking a hiatus from our PI firm here in Louisiana. I told him everything that Caiden had told me and he shook his head. We were eating as we talked. * I'm gonna go up to Washington state and help try find a little girl who's gone missing. Interview everyone that was a guest at the wedding and see if I can find any discrepancies. * He nodded. * Did you clear your case load or do I need to pick up any ongoing cases. * I met his eyes..my goodness he was hot. I drank more wine and fanned my face. * It's hot in here. * Seth reached for my glass a worried expression on his face. * Maybe you should slow down on the wine. * I lifted my glass up before he could grab it and drank the rest of my wine in one gulp. * Maybe you shouldn't try to tell me what to do. * He backed off. * I just don't want you getting drunk. I want you sober for what I have planned. * I snorted and refilled my glass. I'd already drank most of the bottle. * And just what were you planning, Romeo? * He reached for my hand and threaded our fingers. * I thought we'd take a walk through the park and maybe end up at my place. I want you, Kris. I haven't hidden that fact from you. * I stared at Seth...I'd been running the firm alone for a few weeks now and the stress was taking its toll. I sipped my wine and heat pooled in my belly. I quickly finished my wine and slid my chair away from the table. The alcohol had to be pickling my train of thought, because I smiled. * Let's go then. * Seth eyed me suspiciously. * Are you drunk? You gotta be sure, Kris. * I snorted hysterically. * Noooo. I'm not drunk. I'm fine. You coming are not? * I held out my hand and Seth took it. He waved the waitress down and handed her a credit card. She wondered off to settle the bill and soon she was back with his card and we left. *

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  3. Kristen BauerJune 21, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    * I don't remember making it to his condo and I don't remember much before Seth had me through the door and pressed against the wall. Somewhere between that moment and the bedroom I lost my clothes. Then Seth had pounded me into the mattress with some pretty great sex. My body had been sated and I'd even passed out for a bit. I woke up and I had to hunt for my clothes as I tried quietly to make my escape. I had almost made it when I pulled the door open and heard Seth's booming voice. * Don't go. * I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. * I have to. I got a flight to catch. Look its been fun and the sex was pretty great, but....* I frowned as he looked unhappy. * I'm sorry Seth. I just don't feel what I think I should for you if you were the one. Hope you understand. I like you, but I have a job to do. * I walked over and placed a gentle kiss to his jaw. * I hope you find her...it's just not me. I'm sorry. * Then with my head held high I marched out of the door and started down the street to where my bronco was still parked in front of the restaurant. I slipped my heels off and let my cheetah pour her energy into me and took off running for the parking lot. Soon I was behind the wheel and sliding the key into the ingnition and then did a quick U-Turn and headed home to shower and change before my flight to Washington. *

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