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much. She forced a smile. “As Jordan said, I was just changing for dinner. I do appreciate the fact that everyone here”—her gaze took in Jeremy and the doorman as well as the officers—“was concerned for my safety. I’m fine. And I’ll be much better if you’ll all leave me alone so that I can get dressed!”
    “Of course, of course!” the older officer, Will, exclaimed. “Out!” he told the younger one. And Jeremy and James spun around as well, nearly tripping over themselves now to leave her room.
    Jordan was in no hurry. He grinned broadly at her, his hands idly resting on his hips. “You do provide excitement.”
    “My life is usually nice and pleasant and dull as hell! You caused all this, sneaking up here behind my doorman’s back!”
    “I didn’t sneak anywhere, I didn’t see your doorman. And I knocked!”
    “Jordan, just get out, will you?” He shook his head and grinned, this time with pure amusement, then exited her bedroom.
    “Damn them all!” she breathed out as she slipped quickly into her dress, spurred by the fear that someone else could further insult her dignity by bursting into her bedroom.
    The two officers remained in the apartment. When she was dressed and had returned to the living room, they were still there, along with James, her usually competent doorman. Jordan was giving out autographs and musical advice.
    Jeremy—her lifesaver—was watching Jordan with the same reverence as the others. She felt like kicking him. But at least, so far it seemed that nothing about her real relationship with Jeremy had been given away, and she intended to keep it that way.
    As the officers apologized profusely for breaking in on her, Kathy prayed that they would just quit and go away—and that she wouldn’t run into either of them at the neighborhood deli, market, or Chinese restaurant. She thanked them for coming so quickly when they’d thought she might be in danger. Then James tried to explain all the confusion to them again, still dismayed at not having been able to see to the needs of two of the building’s tenants at the same time. Jeremy consoled James. They’d all been caught in a bit of confusion.
    Right. But Kathy had been the only one caught nearly naked, she thought resentfully. Petty! she told herself. She should just be grateful to know that help would come so fast if she needed it! And she was remembering how frightened she’d been when she had thought a thief—or worse—was in her kitchen, she truly convinced herself that she was being ridiculous, and she thanked the officers sincerely.
    The policemen finally left—with autographs. James had to be reminded that he needed to return to the door since he was the doorman.
    And that left Kathy alone again with Jordan and Jeremy.
    Jeremy was, bar none, the best-looking man Kathy had ever met. He had deep blue eyes, so dark they were cobalt. His hair was thick and nearly jet black. He stood at an even six foot two and since he spent most of his life working out, he had the body of an Adonis. His face matched his godlike body, and he was one of the nicest human beings Kathy had ever met. She loved him dearly—as a friend. She could only pray that he would go along with her now.
    “Jeremy, Jordan and I were about to go to dinner. Would you like to join us? Jordan, you wouldn’t mind, would you?”
    “I...no,” Jordan said, though it was evident that he did.
    “I...” Jeremy hesitated as well. He didn’t want to step on Jordan’s toes, but he did seem to understand that Kathy needed his support. “I think perhaps the two of you might want to talk.” He took Kathy’s hands and looked down at her with a warm smile. “I’ll be home, if you need me.” He released her hands and turned back to Jordan. “It’s been a pleasure to meet you. I think I’ll turn down the dinner invitation, but I hope to accept some other time.”
    Jordan nodded. Kathy couldn’t help but wonder what was going on in his mind.
    “I’m