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In anticipation of today's errand, I'd taken the whole day off work, which meant that I had hours of freedom ahead of me. I had no idea what I'd be doing, but Ididknow that I was in serious danger.

Of what?

Falling for my guardian angel.

Or maybe I already had.

Damn it.

I was still looking out the window when the truck slowed and pulled off to the side. Confused, I glanced around, but saw nothing of any particular interest – just average houses on an average residential street.

When I turned to give Jax a questioning look, he said, "I need a favor."

I summoned up a smile. "Sure."

He didn't smile back. "Don't say yes 'til you know what it is."

At this, I had to laugh. "It doesn't matter what it is. I'm pretty sure I owe you like a million favors after all you've done for me."

His jaw tightened. "Make thattwofavors."

I studied his face. For whatever reason, my comment had rubbed him the wrong way. Cautiously, I said, "Okay, what?"

"Favor one," he said. "I want you to forget I've done anything."

Chapter 45

I felt my brow wrinkle in new confusion. He wanted me to forget everything he'd done for me? Was he serious?

I said, "But why would I?" And then, I realized."Oh. Are you worried you'll get in trouble, like for the lock thing?"

At this, he looked almost amused. "I'm not afraid of trouble."

NowthatI could believe. Whether in a tux or T-shirt, the guy was absolutely fearless.

Still, I had to ask, "So what am I missing?"

"Nothing," he said. "I'm just saying you don't owe me. So forget it. That's the favor."

I gave him a dubious look. "That doesn't sound like much of a favor to me."

"Trust me, it is."

I wasn't so sure. "So what's the second favor?"

He smiled. "Say yes to the first, and I'll tell you."

Damn it.He was so devious that I couldn't resist smiling back. "Oh, so you're bribing me?"

"If that's what it takes."

I gave it some thought. "If I promise totry, does that count?"

He shook his head. "Sorry."

Funny, he didn'tlooksorry. He looked cool and determined.

"Oh come on," I said. "I can't control what I think. And besides, I reallyamthankful."