’ Elijah dropped a fast wink in tune with a grin after he spoke, she would have missed it if she had not been looking at his eyes and their hypersen...itive view. She was starting to realize that she could feel his words if she just stopped listening for what she expected, or wanted him to say. ‘I can’t wait.’ Nicole replied without pause, echoing his words. She was surprised at herself for the immediate outburst and not at all embarrassed. This man was a challenge. ‘So what’s the deal with your. “You are all going to help me write the speech and listen to me practice it from now until April!” I demanded. Yes, I was pouting. I knew very well that Bruce was going to be in production and couldn’t travel with me. Lily would be flooded with students who were panicked because they weren’t going to graduate—like they shouldn’t have thought of that a year ago. Every issue got escalated to her as director of student counseling. There was no way she could take off to attend the conference. That. I could show you all the good places that the 'tourists' don't get to see."He smiled at the offer and the opportunity to just forget about that last hour or more. "Thanks." He thumbed over his shoulder and asked, "Could I take a shower? I kind of rushed one when I was over at Sam and Cat's." Yeah, sure. Let me show you a bathroom you can use," she offered as she slipped off her stool.After making a quick trip back to Jade's car to retrieve his bag from the trunk, she led him to the guest. She dropped the pile on the floor (carefully enough so as not to ruin anything.)“K,” she said, straightening back up and putting her hands on her hips. “Tell me to strip.”Emma blinked, caught off guard and not comprehending. “Huh?”“Tell me to strip,” Jess repeated. “Come on, I saw that dominatrix side of you at the dinner party. I know she’s in there.” She put her hands on her hips waiting for the command.“Oh, uh, ok, strip,” Emma said. Jess rolled her eyes contemptuously and gave Emma a.