Free Romance: Dedication - A Workplace Romance (Dedication Series, Romance, Contemporary Romance Book 1) by Nancy Adams Page A

blue sign was etched with brightly colored treats.
                  “You read my mind,” With his hand in hers, the couple walked off toward the shop.
     
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                  “That's your third one,” Jane said loudly, taking the box of cupcakes from Franklin’s greedy paws, “How have you not rotted your teeth out yet?”After getting an assortment of cupcakes from the bakery, Jane had been witness to what was by far the most gruesome sight she’d ever seen.
                  Franklin devoured three cupcakes in the time it took her to select and take a small bite of one. The “sweet tooth” was more like a ravishing hunger, because three hadn’t even been enough for the poor guy.
                  “It’s a superpower,” he said, gulping down a glass of cold milk that Jane had generously provided. “I could eat sweets all day if you let me. Seriously though, I have to try the chocolate mousse one.”
                  “That's the one I wanted to try.” Jane protested, holding the box away from him. “I’m going to hide these if you don’t behave.”
                  “Not fair, I told you that we should get a dozen.”
                  “I’m not going to let you eat that many! You’ll get diabetes or something.”
                  His hand found her thigh. The soft fingers rubbing small circles into the skin. “I wasn’t going to eat all of them. I was planning on taking one or two with me for tomorrow.” Jane shook her head, splaying her dark hair about her head.
                  “I think I’ll make sure these stay safe. And uneaten.” She said, voice laced with faux-sternness. When the cupcakes were safely tucked away in her kitchen, she returned to the living room. They’d spread out on the floor, using blankets and pillows to make her brand-new carpet all the more comfortable. Franklin was reclining against a big throw pillow, arms hidden beneath it. The position was provocative enough. What with his shirt riding up just enough to give Jane a peek at the light rows of abs beneath.
                  God, his body was a blessing. Not too heavily muscled. Just the right amount of hard and lean. It would be a wonder if Jane could ever manage to look at him in a suit again without drooling.
                  “Are you going to stand there with you mouth open, or are you planning on joining me?” His voice was an amused laugh. Jane plopped down next to him, draping an arm around his shoulders, taking a moment to enjoy the feeling of his warmth. “I like this,” Franklin said into the hollow at her throat.
                  “Hmm?”
                  “I said I like this. Us. Whatever this is. I like it.” He turned to face her, “This feels good. Not awkward how these things usually are. I’m comfortable.”
                  “That’s because we got all the awkward stuff out of the way early.” She watched as Franklin shook his head.
                  “No, that’s not it. I didn’t think you’d be so...Um...I.” His words were blending together, a cute stumble that made Jane’s heart warm. “Can I tell you something?”
              “Sure…”
                  “I didn’t know you’d be this...great.” The word fell off his lips. Traveling across her like a prayer. “You didn’t seem like the type of girl I’d like during the internship. and once we started butting heads…” He shook his again, “I really like you. And if you want, I’d like to keep this going past tomorrow.”
                  Jane smirked, “Well, I’ll have to take that under advisement.” Oh, there it was again: The same look of disappointment he’d had when she’d turned him down the first time.  “I’m only joking.” Jane said quickly, “But don’t think I’ll be nice to you at