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Ill take care of it in a minute, Paula said, enormously relieved. She should know better than to think Renée would
even considershe couldnt even complete the thought. Unexpectedly, she felt tears prick at her eyes and she blinked
hard, her jaws clamped tight.
What? Renée studied her through narrowed eyes.
Nothing, Paula said hoarsely. Just tired.
Renée glanced from Paula to the bedside table, and she breathed in sharply. You didnt think? Oh, sweetie, never.
I know, Paula said, cradling Renées hand in both of hers. I know. Just for a minute there, when I walked in, it all felt
so strange. Then I saw she shook her head. Everything is changing so fast, sometimes I just feel confused.
Wheres Blair?
At the commanders, Paula said, unconcerned by the apparent switch in topic. Nothing happened in her life, or for the
last few months, in Renées, until what really mattered was squared away. And that was Blair Powells security. She
should be in for the night. Greg is therenow, and Hara will take the overnight watch. Ill pick her up in the morning,
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unless she calls to tell me shes going out.
Good. Secure our weapons and change into something comfortable. Then, come lie down with me.
Should I order us something to eat?
Renée carefully drew her legs up and pulled the covers aside. She opened her jeans and started to push them down
over her hips. In a little while.
Okay. Paula picked up Renées weapon and unholstered her own. She crossed to the closet and, after setting the
combination on the in-room safe, stored them away. Then she closed the drapes, stripped down, and folded her
clothes over the arm of the reading chair in front of the windows. I could probably use a shower.
Lets talk for a second. Then we can order dinner and shower while we wait for it to get here.
Paula lifted the covers and slid into bed. She turned on her side and kissed Renée softly. I missed you today.
Carefully, she slid her arm around Renées shoulders and eased onto her back with Renée in her arms.
Whats going on with Blair needing to come back here, do you know? Renée rested her cheek against Paulas breasts
with a sigh.
Paula hesitated. It was an innocent enough question, but she felt protective of Blair in a way she hadnt before, even
though she had been prepared to protect her at the cost of her own life for more than a year.
Never mind, Renée said fl atly into the silence. That was out of line.
No, Paula said. It wasnt. Youve been part of the team in one way or another for months.
But?
Paula sighed. Im not sure.
Renée kissed the soft, smooth skin of Paulas breast. Its different, being her security chief, isnt it?
You know, I owe you an apology, Paula whispered.
What? Renée raised her head, her expression concerned. What are you talking about?
I never asked you how you felt about me accepting this assignment. Im sorry.
Renée inched away and leaned on her elbow, trailing the fi ngers of her other hand absently up and down Paulas
stomach. Sweetie, you got a promotion that you deserved. Im really proud of you. Dont you know that? Because if I
didnt let you know that
No, Paula said quickly. I mean, I never gave you a chance to say you didnt want me to do it.
Renées eyes darkened. Is that how I make you feel? That I dont want you to be Blairs security chief?
No, Paula said, frustrated. But it means Ill be traveling more, and working more, and probablyI dont know,
distracted. And that affects us. She cupped Renées jaw and traced her thumb over Renées cheek. I dont want
anything to come between us.
Youre a secret service agent, Paula, Renée said matter-of-factly. Just like Im an FBI agent. At least, I was.
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Hey. You still are.
Yeah, maybe. First my shoulder, now my leg. If I dont rehab a hundred percent theyre going to pull me out of the fi
eld. Renée looked away. Were not talking about me. Were talking about you. She glanced back to Paula, her eyes
intent. I understand what your job requires. Im okay with it. Im proud of you. Im justthings are tough right now, but
its not you. She leaned down and kissed Paula hard. Sweetie, its not you.
Paula drew Renée into her arms again and returned her kiss. I hate for you to be unhappy.
I just need to fi gure out what Im going to do if they transfer me to a desk job somewhere. Renée closed her eyes. I
dont think I can take that.
Paula tightened her hold, frightened more by the despondency in Renées voice than the thought that her lover might
be transferred across the country. Itll be okay. Your leg will be fi ne and youll be back to duty before you know it.
Im not going to accept a post somewhere if it means Im never going to be able to see you. Renée caressed Paulas
chest, then circled lower, unconsciously tracing the line of muscles down to the base of her belly. Not after
everything thats happened.
Paula tried to focus on being supportive, but Renées persistent caresses were starting to sap her concentration.
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