Free Model Attraction by Sharon C. Cooper Page A

the restaurant and his heart constricted. Her smile had always sent a warm heat flowing through his body, and based on the last couple of hours, she still had the same effect on him. The attraction between them was more intense than ever, and that wasn’t a good thing.
    â€œSo why don’t you tell me more about this accountant of yours.”
    They talked and ate. It wasn’t quite like old times, but it was as if a weight had been lifted off Austin. She was still animated when she talked, gesturing with her hands, her voice rising and falling as she explained her disappointment with the financial management company.
    â€œThere’s something else I’d like to talk to you about.”
    â€œWhat’s that?” Austin asked, the seriousness of her tone making him wonder if he really wanted to know.
    â€œMy nonprofit organization.”
    Now this surprised him. Janna had always been interested in fashion, makeup and other girly things, but he’d never known her to have any interest in philanthropy.
    â€œI want to create a nonprofit to benefit children who are aging out of the foster care system. Many end up jobless and homeless once they turn eighteen. I have a plan that can keep some of these kids off the street. I was lucky, but so many don’t end up in a loving home or with a family that looks out for them.”
    She told him more about her plans, and the more she talked, the more interested Austin became. Not just because he could tell the cause was close to her heart, but also because of the emotion in her voice. She’d always been a little quirky, easygoing and out to have a good time. Yet, he couldn’t ever remember her speaking so seriously and passionately about a subject.
    â€œI have a draft of my business plan back at my hotel if you’d like to see it.” Her eyes held a vulnerability that he had never seen in her before. “I would really appreciate your opinion, and I’m open to any suggestions you have on how to proceed. I know your family has always been active in various causes.”
    Austin nodded. “Yeah, they still are, and I’d be glad to help you in any way that I can.” His only concern was the idea of going back to her hotel room. He wasn’t sure if he trusted himself not to do something crazy when they got there, like taste her sweet lips again or lure her to the closest bed.

Chapter 6
    â€œA re you married?”
    Austin sputtered, coughed and choked on his beer, surprised by the question, which seemed to come out of nowhere.
    â€œSorry about that. Didn’t mean to catch you off guard,” Janna said, amused the question would shake him up.
    â€œNo. No, it’s fine.” He set his glass down and quickly wiped his mouth. “And no, I’m not married, and I don’t have any children,” he supplied as if knowing that question would be next.
    Janna almost said good , but held back. She knew it was too much to hope that they could pick up where they left off, but knowing he wasn’t married was a start. Her feelings for him were just as strong as they once were and she’d give anything if they could at least be friends.
    â€œI assume you’re not married.”
    She quirked a smile and shook her head. Something that big would’ve been splashed across various magazines before she could finish saying I do . The media seemed to be able to capture everything about her. Well, almost everything. They still hadn’t figured out her parentage and she prayed she could keep it that way.
    â€œSo did you two leave room for dessert?” the server asked as she collected Austin’s empty plate.
    â€œNone for me,” Janna said and requested a carryout container. Despite the food being good, most of her meal was still on her plate. She couldn’t concentrate on eating. She wanted to focus on reestablishing a friendship with Austin. Yet sitting across from him, staring into his dark