Thanks to everyone who reviewed, it means a lot more than I can say. Two quick comments; first off Cody is Teresa's daughter, not her son and though her paternity has yet to be revealed she isn't Nick's. And to those who said that Teresa seems to be getting a rough deal, well yes she has. But all will turn out ok in the end. I promise. The song I used is by Usher. The chapter is rather short but its one of my faves. Hope you all like it. And as always reviews are greatly appreciated.

Chapter 4

Harmony

"You found her? Are you sure?" Fox yelled into the phone. A sheen of sweat stained his face and his hands were trembling with nerves.

"Ok, now that you know what city she's at it shouldn't be that hard to track her. I'm going to fly to 'Frisco tonight. I'll be staying at the Sheraton. Look for me there," he added before hanging up.

"I'm coming after you Resa and this time I won't let anything or anyone tear us apart," he whispered.

Crane Industries

"Fox my boy; you're too clever for your own good. Seems that I underestimated you, a mistake I won't make again." Alistair murmured as he took a long, slow puff of his cigar.

Grinding the tobacco under his foot he walked around to his desk and picked up the phone.

"It's time to move on to plan two," he ordered the person on the other line.

San Francisco, Club Azure...later that same night

She walked onstage with swaying hips and a cocky smile. Though the crowd didn't realize it tonight would be her last performance and she meant to make it her best.

Letting the lyrics sing to her she thought of happier times. The song she'd chosen for tonight was bold and sexy and she needed her memories of Fox to pull off her act.

Craving your body all through the night
Feels like I'm going through withdraws
I wanna hold you
I want you inside of these of these arms
I'm dying to taste you, I can't deny
Can't get out of my mind
Please let me hold you
Cause I need your lovin' tonight

Completely immersed in the music, Teresa let her body speak for her. As she undulated to the beat of the song, her body dormant for so long began to awaken and the sensuality of her movements stirred the lust of every male in the room.

Whenever I'm near you
My love just comes down
Whenever I see you
I just want you around
Cause I wanna feel you
All through the day and the night
Whenever I'm near you
It feels like bedtime

Fox watched her through slitted eyes. When the jet had landed earlier that evening he'd headed straight for the hotel but too keyed up to rest he'd walked to the bar downstairs to order a drink. The bartender had referred him to the club and for lack of anything better to do he'd decided to scope the place out. But now, the dancer onstage had captured his attention as no other woman had been able to for three years.

Constantly thinking of things to do
Places where we can make love
I wanna freak you
I'll freak you wherever you want
Placing my kisses all over you
Caressing you so nice and slow
Oh how, I want you

Her skin was the tawny gold of rich, warm honey, her eyes were the color of sinful dark chocolate and her waterfall of hair was as black as the night sky. She was in a word stunning and Fox felt himself hardening as she bared her body to his gaze. The more skin she revealed the more he wanted her. Her breasts were ripe and full, her nipples the color of ripe berries, her waist slim and small, her legs long and sleek. She was the loveliest woman he'd ever seen. Taking a quick sip of the neat whiskey he'd ordered he shook his head to break the spell the dancer had woven over him but it was useless. He was captivated by her.

I get so lonely
Thinking about you
You are the only
One I dream of or think of at all
I'm so into you
Outta my mind for you
Say you can't go a day without me

Teresa felt his eyes on her. It was too dark for her to make out his features but she knew deep in her heart that it was he she danced for. Her body had recognized him long before she'd sensed his presence and as a result her dancing had taken on a whole new allure. Whereas her dancing was always provocative, tonight she was alluring, she was a woman spinning a cozy web around the man she wanted. And it was no use denying that she wanted him. The nameless, faceless man slouched on the barstool had awakened hungers in her she'd thought she'd buried. The only other man she'd ever desired with such ferocious hunger had been Fox.

Even as the thought formulated in her mind, the stage lights began to flicker and she caught a glimpse of his profile.

"Fox?" she murmured blindly as the song ground to a halt and the thunderous applause began.

Outta my mind for you
I can't go one day without needing you
I just need to hold you U know that

As the applause thundered around him Fox stared at the dance onstage, surprise etched in his face as recognition flickered inside him.

"Teresa?" he questioned.