She didn't like the implication in Nick's tone that she shouldn't be there. She could go where she damn well pleased. "We're old friends." She tried to convey with her eyes that he shouldn't mention her real relationship with Janet in front of Rocco but she wasn't sure if the message got through. Probably he just thought she was coming on to him. "You know these cops?" asked Rocco. Lucy withdrew her arm and started down the steps. "Not very well. It's been a pleasure, Gentlemen, but I have to go." "I'll walk you to your car," said Nick, taking the arm Rocco had just released and steering her away from the steps. "I can walk on my own thanks." She jerked her arm away but regretted the loss of his touch immediately. Stupid pride. If she wanted to get this man into bed—and oh, did she want to do that—then she should let him take the lead. It was good for his ego. And giving a man an ego boost was the surest way to get him to do what she wanted. "I'm assuming you're not being chivalrous." "No.
