CHAPTER 24

“Who was on the phone?”

“Brian,” she said as she crawled onto the bed. “I invited him to your party as you suggested.”

Dominic didn’t say anything as she straddled his hips. His hands automatically went to her legs and stroked them tenderly. So, she invited Connolly… Well, she must really want that job in LA. He didn’t want her to go, but he couldn’t hold her back. Why was it that he had known Samaire for most of his life but only noticed her when it was almost too late?

“Dom, I need to ask another favor…”

Samaire leaned over him, her fingers gripping his shoulders.

“Yesterday you said I don’t defend myself and I know it’s true. I want to be more assertive, but I’m not sure where to start.”

He had trouble thinking straight as the sense of impending loss continued to roll through him.

“You’re very assertive with me, darling,” he said gruffly. “Our brainstorming sessions can turn into heated arguments.”

“Okay, but I’m that way only with you,” Samaire replie