m she
instantly liked。 Ross himself had disappeared with a soft apology
shortly after they arrived。 She saw nothing of him until late afternoon；
when he materialized in the drafting room； where she was admiring the
architect's plans for a museum and theater plex in Des Moines。
〃What do you think？〃
Delight lit her face。 〃It's wonderful； Ross。 You have a brilliant
architect。 From the looks of the plans； this museum will be a drawing
card for all of Iowa。〃
His smile held satisfaction。 〃That's what we're hoping。 Any
suggestions？〃
She grinned。 〃You mean； will I now go on and pick the thing to bits on
the geological score？〃
〃Something like that。〃
〃I have no way of knowing about this particular project。 Looking at the
designs； I can mention potential sources of worry…drain pipes； for
instance…but unless I know something about the land there； I can't offer
constructive criticism。〃
When Ross put his lips by her ear； she realized that it was the nearest
he'd e since she arrived。 The warmth of his skin by her cheek sent a
tingle through her。 〃Thank God for that；〃 he said in a stage whisper；
though they were alone in the room。 He straightened。 〃The day's pretty
much over。 Let's get going。〃
Chloe gathered her things。 It had been an unexpectedly pleasant and
interesting afternoon。 If each of her days here were like it； she m