Her Tender Touch

“Don’t be,” Jason said quickly. “It’s nice to know you’re as eager as I am.”

He could be casual about it, but she couldn’t. “No, that was wrong, and I sincerely apologize. I promise it won’t happen again,” she said, breathless but fighting for composure.

“You’re joking, right?”

“I made a mistake.”

“No, you didn’t. Let me treat you to dinner.”

“I can’t,” Abby said, sounding miserable to her own ears. “I feel awful, you’re my client and I—”