Free Arrested Pleasure by Holli Winters

let's finish up," he told Dani, who nodded and followed him out.
    Gabe focused his attention on Cassie, who stood with her back to him. He didn't quite know how to get around her anger. Hell, he was stunned by the turn of events.
    Who'd have guessed in a million years the woman giving him a massage was the lady he'd almost had sex with a few days ago.
    Abruptly, she turned around. "I'll let you go so you can get dressed. Meet me out in the reception area," she told him, not meeting his eyes. "I'll expect you in a few minutes."

    "Cassie?"
    She stopped at the doorway, but still wouldn't meet his gaze. "Yes?"
    "Thanks for the massage. Perhaps we can do this sometime again soon."
    She stiffened, but didn't say a word. Instead, she exited the room, shutting the door firmly behind her.
    Gabe suspected she wouldn't offer him her services anytime soon.

    * * * * *

    Cassie slammed the door to the employee bathroom, thankful the room was empty. "Damn," she muttered as she grabbed the soap. In her head, she replayed everything that had happened. She should have remembered him from a few days ago.
    But you didn't touch his body as much as you did his lips the other day—or let his hands touch you.
    She groaned and turned on the water. She scrubbed her hands harder than usual, trying to get the touch of his skin off them. Her vision continued to fill with the expression on his face when he opened his eyes and saw her . . . .
    He was as sexy as he had been the day before. To think she'd touched his body.
    She paused in drying her hands and stared at them for a moment. He'd felt good underneath her fingers. Strong, hard, but incredibly soft. Almost like the other day—
    "No," she muttered. She couldn't be having these kinds of thoughts.
    "Who are you talking to?"
    She glanced up to find Becki leaning against the door jam, a curious expression on her face.
    "I, uh"—Cassie stepped away from the sink and leaned against the wall, grateful for the solid support—"a bad afternoon, that's all."

    "Are you okay?" Becki's asked as she stepped around to wash her hands.
    "I'm fine. Just something—" She sighed and closed her eyes. What could she tell Becki, Dani, or anyone about the other night? That an incredible guy she'd met two days ago gave her one of the most mind-blowing orgasms she'd ever had? Now he was only a few feet away in this building.
    "Can I do something for you, Cassie?"
    She opened her eyes. No. She couldn't reveal the truth to Becki. Not even her best friend, Dani. "I'll be okay. I need to go check on the next customer. Are you almost done for the day?" Becki usually left early to spend time with her ten-year-old after school.
    Becki nodded. "Yep. Josie is probably waiting for me right now." She checked her face and then glanced at Cassie. "I'm curious what's going on, but I don't have time.
    Hey, chickie, I'm on your case tomorrow." She winked and left the room.
    She stared at Becki's retreating back and wondered if there was a sign stuck on her forehead that she'd made a fool of herself? Shaking her head, she exited the bathroom and made her way to the reception area.
    The door to the therapy room opened. She stopped in her tracks as Judson came out, his head down, engrossed in tucking in his shirt. He glanced up and paused.
    She started to go around him, but he touched her arm. "Cassie? Can I talk to you for a moment?"
    She hesitated, unsure if she wanted to be alone with him. "I need to check on my next customer."
    "This will only take a moment." His hazel eyes bored into hers. "I'm sorry—"
    "Cassie, are you available yet?" Lola's voice called from the other room.
    "As you can see, I'm a busy person." She pulled her arm away from him. "Excuse me." He didn't stop her, but followed her down the short corridor.

    The reception room was empty except for Lola. "Is the next one here yet?"
    "They called and cancelled while you were with Mr. Banks, but someone else is interested in a spot." Lola turned her attention to him.