Playing with Temptation by Erika Wilde Page A

stiffen or pull away, and he suppressed a smile, chalking it up as a small victory.
    They stepped out of the building into the bright, warm sunlight, and he followed her to her car, realizing he didn’t even know where she worked or what she did for a living.
    “Where do you work?” he asked. Since he’d be following her in his own car, it would be good to know what direction they were headed.
    She hesitated a noticeable moment before replying. “At a store in Old Town called Sugar and Spice.”
    The name was familiar, and it took Logan a moment to put two and two together and remember what type of business Sugar and Spice was. “Isn’t that an adult toy store?”
    She stopped at a small compact car, unlocked the door, but didn’t get inside. Instead, she met his gaze straight on. “I prefer the term adult boutique ,” she said, the defensive note to her voice matching the tilt of her chin. “And I own the place. If you dare to call it a porn shop , I’m going to have to knee you in the groin.”
    He couldn’t have been more surprised, or intrigued, that she owned a place that sold erotic novelty items. And judging by her comment, her rebellious stance, and the fire in her eyes, she’d clearly expected some kind of crude or derogatory comment about her business, which was something she probably encountered often with more narrow-minded people.
    “I’m not about to degrade what you do for a living,” he said, softening his tone, wanting to make sure she knew he wasn’t the type of person to judge or criticize. Considering he enjoyed incorporating various grown-up toys to increase sexual pleasure, he wasn’t about to be a hypocrite. “I’m actually fascinated. I’ve always wanted to check the place out but just haven’t made the time.”
    She visibly relaxed. “Well, here’s your chance.” She opened the car door, then gave him a sly, teasing glance. “Just please, no playing with the merchandise.”
    He feigned a sigh of disappointment when he really wanted to laugh. “You’re no fun. Do I at least get a discount on any purchases I make, because I’m sure there’s going to be something I won’t be able to resist?” Like leather restraints or a spanking paddle , he thought. Or maybe use both on her at the same time .
    The corner of her lovely mouth twitched as she fought to contain her amusement. “Since you’ll essentially be working as security at the store, you can have the employee discount.”
    “Excellent.” Feeling bold and daring, especially in a very public place, he reached out and skimmed his thumb along her smooth jaw. Satisfaction filled him when she didn’t jerk back or slap away his touch, and he tipped his head, pleased that all the awkward tension from the office upstairs had vanished. “And does whatever I buy come with a personal demonstration?”
    Amusement danced in her blue eyes, and she shook her head. “Absolutely not .” The breathless quality of her voice underscored the conviction she no doubt had been striving for.
    After tucking a wispy strand of hair behind her ear that had come loose from her ponytail, he let his fingers fall away and arched a brow. “I think I’m going to have to lodge a complaint with the owner about changing that policy.”
    She laughed, the sound light and real and so damn sexy. “Good luck with that. From what I hear, the owner’s a real ball-buster.”
    He grinned, thoroughly enjoying this light and easy banter between the two of them. “I guess I’ll just have to take my chances.”
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    By the time Raina pulled into her parking spot at the back of Sugar and Spice, where all employees kept their vehicles, she was smiling and feeling light and flirty, something she hadn’t expected to feel considering how strained things had been between her and Logan when he’d walked into Dean’s conference room.
    But somewhere along the way, they’d both calmed down and relaxed, and by the time Logan had escorted her