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1 " Zane liked his love life simple: catch and release, and then move on. The problem was, Missy wasn't anything like his usual prey. "
― Cat Johnson , Saved by a SEAL (Hot SEALs, #2)
2 " This was Zane Alexander, the boy who had been a Casanova since he hit puberty. "
3 " Zane rolled his eyes, glad he had come alone. Hell of a negotiator John would be. He would have given the whole damn company away and they'd all have been working for his father, God help them. "So, how long?" John asked. "I hope soon. With any luck he 'll have something for me to sign tomorrow. I'm going to hang here tonight, unless we get called in." It wouldn't kill him to sleep under his father's roof for one night, probably. That would also give time for the required show of good faith: the date with Missy. "So that will be it then, a signed contract and we're good to go?" "That's it." A signed contract and Zane's bachelorhood, if his father had his way. "
4 " That reminds me. Make sure you drink a lot of water while you're there, or you'll dehydrate fast. And if you find yourself not peeing, or your urine is dark in color, you're not drinking enough." The last thing in the world she'd ever wanted to discuss with Zane Alexander was the color of her pee. "
5 " As they walked, he leaned low and close to her ear. "Don't worry. I won't have anything dangerous for dinner, at least, not a weapon. "
6 " A vicious circle, this thing with Zane. It was like she was living in two worlds' simultaneously; that of a teenage girl and that of a woman. "
7 " What's wrong?" "What makes you think something's wrong?" "Oh, I don't know. Maybe that you're frowning so hard that you're going to get wrinkles if you don't stop." Leaning closer, Zane reached out and ran one finger between her brows. There he went again, confusing her with his little touches. "Remember that summer you were a junior in college?" "I guess." "You were dating one of the waitresses." Missy used the word 'dating' as a euphemism for what Zane had really been doing with the girl. He smiled. "Yeah, I remember now." "I saw you get into your car with her one night. My Mom had asked me to run out to our car to get her sweater because the AC in the dining room was so cold and we were sitting right under the vent. Anyway, sitting in the car with you, reminded me of that time." Except Zane hadn't been able to keep his hands off the waitress. He'd been pawing at her during the walk to the car and hadn't stopped once they sat inside. Missy was sure they didn't make it much farther than the driveway that led to the stables, before he pulled over to have sex with her. Yet, with Missy, he was more concerned about making sure her coat was buttoned up tight and her seat belt fastened. "I'd completely forgotten about her. Funny, I can't even remember her name. "
8 " She would love to think he was reluctant to leave her, but she realized he was waiting to make sure she got safely into the house before he drove away. Zane might be the most frustrating man on earth, a paradox she couldn't figure out, but he was the type of guy to make sure a woman was safe before he left her in the dark. Just as he was the type of man who'd chosen the best knife for her to carry to Nigeria. He was also the type to kiss a woman breathless and leave her alone and confused. With a sigh, she turned and made her way to the front door, digging for her key as she went. One sleepless night pondering Zane and this odd day definitely wouldn't be enough to figure out the mystery of the man. But, it would be a start... "
9 " She's a nice girl and she doesn't deserve to be used as a pawn in my father's fucked-up game." "I'm sorry she's involved and I'm sorry I got you involved. We'll find the money some other way." Zane wanted to believe what John said, but how they were going to do that, he had no clue. Alright, we'll figure it out when I get there." "You on your way back tonight? John asked. "Yeah, I just need to call Missy, and, hell, I don't know.... apologize, I guess." "Apologize for sleeping with her because your father told you to? Are you sure you want to do that?" John asked. "No, I didn't sleep with her." Zane could imagine how bad he'd feel if he had. "You didn't have sex with girl?" There was shock in Rick's voice. "What's the matter? Was she ugly? "
