Chapter 29

Releasing her silk scarf, Erica allowed her hair to tumble in the wind. "I'd like to visit your gallery and see some more of your work. In fact, we might be able to work out an agreement where I can include your paintings in my inventory of design decor."

"Wow, that's quite a compliment, but I'm not sure I can live up to your standards." As he spoke, Nico gave her a quick glance and a smile before he returned his focus on the road ahead.

"Oh, your work is wonderful, no doubt about that. You utilize such vivid colors and brush strokes. I already envision several rooms in your brother's place with your paintings as focal points."

Tilting his head, Nico chuckled lightly. "You know, Ms. Rael, if you keep up this ego-stroking, I'll be putty in your hands."

Erica's lips crept upwards in a giddy smile. "That's quite all right. I love to work in clay. There's something very sensual about molding and smoothing and caressing it before the masterpiece hardens."