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"It's not like he's going to hold you to it if you change your mind," Indie says.

"I know this is your list, but I love giving as much as receiving," Lara adds.

I put it on the list because the idea of making Xavier lose it is as appealing as anything else we've talked about.

"Um, I think I'm going to finish this later," I say, turning my face down on the desk. It's suddenly too hot in here.

Both Lara and Indie laugh.

"Yeah, you are," Indie teases.

Hours later I'm working on a grant, in bed, because I spent too much of my morning socializing, when Harlowe texts me for an update. On the bright side, even though I'm behind on work, I'm not half as anxious as I was this morning.

Harlowe:

I'm back in civilization and I need

an update. Have you seen the hot baseball

player with the nice ass again?

Vivi:

No, but I did make a list of all the things I want him to do

to me . . . while at work today.

Harlowe:

Scandalous.

Vivi:

Not helping.

Harlowe:

How kinky did you get?

Vivi:

Um . . . I don't know.

A few shades darker than vanilla.

Harlowe:

Tell me you put spanking or breath play on there.

Vivi:

Stop it.

Harlowe:

Awe. Do you like that idea a little too much?

Vivi: