Unexpectedly Expecting the Sheik's Baby - Elizabeth Lennox Page 0,10

about him that just…set off her nerves. But she didn’t feel like she was in danger. At least not physical danger.

His dark eyes moved over her features and Cassy again felt the need to wipe under her eyes, just in case her mascara was smudged.

Lifting his hands in the air, he nodded at her nervousness. “I’m truly sorry to have invaded your privacy, Cassandra. I saw the way your co-worker looked at you after our lunch and I didn’t want any other rumors to be applied to you. But I came to see you.” He paused, letting his words sink in. “We didn’t have enough time to talk after lunch today.” His eyes surveyed her figure in the revealing clothes. “I would like to have dinner with you, if that is convenient,” he explained.

Cassy froze. Was he serious? What was going through his mind? Seriously?

Somewhat flattered and…okay, so she was impressed that he’d been so considerate. Not many men would have noticed another man being sexually rude. So the fact that Nasir had noticed Darren’s rudeness earlier was…interesting. Still, Cassy couldn’t let this man into her life.

She crossed her arms over her chest, feeling naked with those dark eyes on her. She shook her head, feeling her wet hair stick to the nape of her neck and wishing she had more clothes on. “No. But thank you for the invitation,” she said with just enough bite that he couldn’t miss, trying to come across as firm. She really should be upset that he’d broken into her apartment but…well, he had a valid reason. And in truth, she was grateful that he’d been so considerate.

Thankfully, the black eyebrow that lifted appeared more amused than offended. Unfortunately, his reaction didn’t bode well for her getting him out of her apartment quickly. Goodness, she was in a pickle here. How does one tell off one of the most important clients she’d ever had?

“It looks like you had quite the workout. I’m sure you are ravenously hungry.”

She opened her mouth to tell him that she wasn’t hungry at all, but her stomach chose that moment to grumble loudly. “I am hungry. So, if you would be so kind,” she emphasized the last word, “get out of my apartment, then I can shower and have my dinner.”

He reached out, gently caressing her arm, setting her skin on fire. And a whole bunch of other things, she realized, praying that he wouldn’t notice that her nipples were pressed against the thin material of her exercise top.

Had his eyes flickered downwards? She wasn’t sure, but she’d wager her next paycheck that they had.

But he was also relentless. “Tonight you are tired and I invaded your privacy. Eventually, you will trust me. At that point, we will dine together and you will tell me all about yourself and your friends. I’m truly fascinated and interested to know all about you.”

She couldn’t believe his…it wasn’t exactly arrogance since the guy was actually apologizing. But…! Cassy clung to her anger, even though she wasn’t sure that she had a reason for it any longer. He’d apologized twice for invading her privacy, plus he had a valid reason.

Still, he wasn’t the kind of man she normally dated. Deep down inside, Cassy knew that she wouldn’t ever be able to control this man. And Cassy always needed control when she dated any man.

Stiffening her shoulders, she looked up at him. “No,” she replied firmly, shifting her feet so that she was better balanced. “I’m going to shower and have dinner all by myself and work for the rest of the evening. If you have something you need, then you should call my office.”

Nasir almost laughed, delighted with her spunk. Other women would be throwing themselves at him by now. They would also already be naked, most likely. But this little beauty was shaking in her shoes, while looking sexy as hell. “I’m truly sorry to have scared you, Cassandra,” he offered quietly, his eyes moving over her features. “But we will be together. There is something undeniable between us,” he said, moving slightly closer.

She tried to back up, to make some space. But her feet wouldn’t move. The wall behind her didn’t help either. She shivered when his hand came up to touch her jaw, caressing her in a way that no man had ever taken the time to do. Most men were after just one thing and it frightened her that this man was approaching her in a different manner. She