Chapter Thirty-SevenACACIA REFUSED TO BE EMBARRASSED as she and Nicholas passed Kurt’s evening replacement in the downstairs hall.
“Don’t disturb us,” Nicholas called over his shoulder. He followed Acacia into the dining room and switched on the lights.
A large, ornate chandelier swung over the table. Nicholas adjusted the dimmer switch until he was satisfied with the soft lighting.
Acacia hopped up on the mahogany table.
He closed the door and stood before it. He stared at her legs as they hung over the end of the table.
Excitement, mixed with apprehension, coursed through her. Even though he’d just had her in the Jacuzzi upstairs, Nicholas looked hungry.
“Take off the robe.”
Acacia unfastened the knot at her waist. She gave him a questioning look.
He nodded.
She pushed the robe
