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Dino saw a look pass over her for a moment. Was he pushing the woman away already? He could usually reel them in, but never hold on once they got to know what he did or how he lived. He may act like good time Charlie at times, but his life most of the time wasn't. Hmm, this girl had lived out of boxes and suitcases. Maybe she wouldn't mind his vagabond lifestyle.

Christ, what was wrong with him? He just met her and was looking for a little fun, comfort and female companionship. Was it this last job again or just the damned Vicodin? He sat down, which felt really good, and called after her. "Nice place, Luce. I am way more interesting than my handsome face as I'm sure you are more far interesting than your magnificent beauty...if that is even possible."

He grinned at her when she walked with a steaming cup of coffee. "Now that smells wonderful."

"Little door? Is there a hidden secret place back there, Luce?" Dino chuckled and craned his neck to look. "Let's see, intrigue, huh?" Dino rubbed his hand over his face, feeling a slight bit of prickly red stubble. "I was in the military for a lot of years. Semper Fi. United States Marine Corps. My unique set of office skills came in handy in the public sector. I've been working in kidnap and ransom for the last 10 years. Started our own business a couple of years ago with a pain in the ass Aussie who's also my best friend. In my line of work it's best not to have your face plastered all over a paper or magazine. That was the answer to your earlier question, Lucinda."

Dino shifted in his chair. The effect of either the pain medication or alcohol or the combination of both was wearing off. He took a long swallow of the coffee. "Damn fine cup of coffee."

He liked her easy smile. Sexy as hell. And she brewed a mean cup of coffee. All pluses in his book. "The arm wound was an on the job injury. Hazard of the job sometimes. Good I was wearing a vest." Dino gave a disarming grin. He hadn't mentioned that he was also shot in the chest, but his vest stopped that bullet and gave him a helluva bruise. Dino knew he'd eventually have to give up field work, but it really was his forte. He wasn't ready to sit behind a desk for the rest of his life. It would drive him crazy. He had too much energy. But, the weariness he felt after this job indicated to him some change had to be made in his life. He wasn't sure what that was yet.

"My company has contracts with international companies with employees or customers in places that are sometimes less than friendly to working outsiders. They get kidnapped and held for ransom. We get them back. Usually through negotiation. Occasionally through exraction."

He looked down at his now empty cup. He could really use another cup. Terry told him he was like the Energizer Bunny on speed if he drank too much coffee. Tonight he could use another cup. He slid the cup toward Luce. And perfectly imitated his partner. "Another cuppa, love?"

Dino looked at her. Not hiding his amazement. She seemed to understand and see inside his fatigue. Not many women had that ability unless they were soldiers themselves. "The last job did not go as planned. The outcome did end up favorably."

He looked into her eyes and smiling face. He looked beyond her physical beauty. He liked what he saw. He slid his hand over the one she'd been touching him with. "I'm glad I made it back to the Tiki. I was drawn to a place that felt like home. Scarlet's place feels like that to me."

"I work hard, Luce. I play hard. I like to listen to jazz. I like to dance the tango. I like to golf despite the fact it's the most maddening game that was ever invented." He took her hand and brought her fingers to his lips. He touched her fingers gently to his lips. "I'd like to take you to dinner and dancing, Lucinda. I'd like to show you my fun." Dino was very attracted to her. He'd also like to give and show her pleasure. "I'd like to taste your great spicy wings." A grin spread across his face.

"Golf may not be playing hard, but you must admit it's hard to play. You're on for dinner and dancing." Dino shot her a look when she wiped the sauce from his mouth. If he was 100% at the moment, his hand would have caught that finger and sucked it into his mouth before it got away. Instead he dipped his index finger into the spicy sauce on one of the wings. He held his finger out to her. "Care to taste one of my great spicy wings, Luce?"

"Scarlet is a good friend of mine and was offering a place to flop if I was unable to make it out of the Tiki Lounge under my own two feet. Seems like your coffee and company has taken care of the problem. I drove right down from the medical clinic where I was seen when I got Stateside. I had no chance to get a room yet."

Dino held his finger out in offer to her again. His eyes were looking deeply into hers. "Are you offering me a place to stay, Lucinda?" He arched an eyebrow in question. His look showing that he was very amenable to the idea of an offer for a place to stay and sleep or a bedroom to share for the night with a beautiful interesting woman.

"No problem. I only snore like a freight train and sleep walk on odd nights. I think tonight's an even day, so we're all right." Dino chuckled. He liked this girl.

"Oh, wait. There's something on your mouth." He leaned closer. "Yep, I knew it. It's that great spicy sauce. You missed some, Luce." Dino moved closer. His tongue licked the corner of her mouth and then kissed her lips.

Dino wasn't going to miss any part of Luce's mouth this time with her full invite and full on court press of lips. He grinned when they broke for a breath and then dove on back in for more. He slipped his tongue into her mouth to engage hers. After all he couldn't miss anything anywhere and intended to explore all of it. This time when they broke breathless, a big smile spread across his face. He brushed a finger across her soft cheek.

"Luce, I was just imagining your naked body beneath mine while I licked barbecue sauce off your body." He ran the tips his fingers up her soft downy arm and then slipped the backs of his fingers slowly down along the same route. He leaned in and kissed her earlobe, nibbling on it. He whispered to her. "Luce, unlock the mysteries of that room back there with me." Dino's lips crushed down on hers again. The night was definitely looking up.

Dino watched her appreciatively. "There's only one thing I need, beautiful. And I'm looking at her." He looked at the barbecue sauce in his hand. "With or without garnish, I see all I want and need for the night."

He followed her into her bedroom and took a glance around the room. Dino didn't have much time for the decor. His eyes were burning with desire for the beauteous Luce. He set the bottle of barbecue sauce on the bedstand and strode toward her. He saw the goosebumps cover her flesh as he looked at her. "C'mere, Lucinda. You're way too far away." Dino pulled her into his arms. His lips crushed down on hers. When they broke for air, he murmured. "There's something in the way of my hands, Luce." He deftly unhooked her bra, pulled it off and let it drop to the floor. His large hands caressed across the smooth skin of her back as he folded her into his arms.

"Take me to your bed, Luce. As long as you promise to still respect me in the morning." The devilish sparkle in his eyes was soon masked by the burn of desire for the woman in his arms.

This was gonna hurt, but Dino didn't give a shit. "Luce, you have no idea."

He scooped her up in his arms despite the bandaged one screaming out in protest. Dino plopped her down on the bed and dove in after her. He kissed her like there was no tomorrow. His good arm shot out and found the barbecue sauce with his fingers. He twisted the lid off the bottle and drizzed some sauce across her chest. Dino got a positively wicked grin on his face. "Lucinda if you don't want me to be gentle, I better marinate you before I put you on my spit. I gotta have a taste to make sure all the spices are right." So he did.

Dino moaned from the touch of her mouth. His fingers slipped into her hair. "It's cooking and it's hot, Luce. And it'll be burning for you real soon. I'm ready for you as soon as you get done with the prep work down there, Lucinda."

He threw his head back and moaned again. His reply came out more strangled. "It doesn't require too much basting. It's ready to go in the oven anytime. Let me preheat you, Luce."