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There's a lot we need to talk about, Poppy.'
'There is.' Namely the whole marriage nonsense. 'But talking doesn't require you to be shirtless.'
'Talking doesn't require any clothes at all.' That smoky grin of his returned. 'I can promise you that some of the most interesting conversations take place with no clothes to speak of.'''
Heat blasted my cheeks. 'I'm sure you've had a ton of experience with those types of conversations.'
'Jealous?' Propping his elbow on the arm of the chair, he rested his chin in his palm.
'Hardly.'
The grin increased, and even though I couldn't see the dimple beyond the fingers splayed across his jaw and cheek, I knew it had to be there. 'Then... distracted?'
'No,' I liked, and then lied some more. 'Not even remotely.'
'Ah, I understand. You're dazzled.'
'Dazzled?' A surprised laugh almost broke free. And there it was again, the slight widening of his eyes, the parting of his lips, and the absence of arrogance. It was like watching him slip off a mask, but I had no idea if what was revealed was just another mask, especially when the look disappeared as his features became unreadable again.
I exhaled slowly. 'We don't need to talk about your over-inflated ego. That has been long since established.
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Jennifer L. Armentrout (A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash, #2))