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raised a brow. “Something big?”
    Anna laughed. “Not yet. He just landed a lead position with a big client.”
    She nodded and smiled. “Have fun.”
    When Anna closed the door, Conor stepped forward.
    “I also need to leave early,” he said.
    Claire frowned. It wasn’t that she minded really, but being Friday, there was always the chance he’d have someone else to spend his time with. Not that she should have cared.
    “Hot date?” she said and looked down at some work in front of her.
    When he didn’t answer, she looked back up. He was staring hard at her, and she swallowed.
    “I’m having dinner with Teagan and Ennis,” he said, his face tight.
    She frowned. Hearing Ennis's name mentioned so casually just seemed strange to her.
    “Sounds cozy,” she said.
    Conor snorted. “It sounds like a pain in the ass, but I don’t have much choice.”
    She nodded. Ennis had always been like that, even when they were kids. Participation had always been mandatory.
    “Go ahead and take the rest of the night,” she said.
    Conor stood and stared expectantly at her.
    “I can’t just leave you here by yourself,” he said.
    Claire frowned. “Why not?”
    He looked out the window. “They are watching us,” he said. “I don’t want to give any of them the chance for anything.”
    Claire looked out the window and sighed. It had been too quiet this week, and she knew it was only a matter of time before something happened.
    She sighed and picked up her purse.
    “Let’s go,” she said and made her way to the door.
    Once they were both out, she locked the door and headed to the car.
    Claire paused just outside her car.
    “Night,” she said and moved to open her car but stopped when a hand came down on her own.
    “We should go to dinner,” Conor said softly.
    Goosebumps formed on her arms, and she shivered at the contact. Regardless of her traitorous body, she wouldn't go anywhere Ennis might be.
    “I don’t think—” she began
    “They need to see us out,” he said in her ear. “Have dinner with me tomorrow.”
    Claire turned to look at him. She relaxed at the realization it would be an Ennis-free affair. Conor's light brown eyes bore into her, and she let out a sigh.
    “Seven,” she said.
    He smiled, and she turned to get a better look at him. She was surprised to find him far closer than she had thought.
    “This could be fun,” he whispered and inched a little closer.
    Claire shook herself loose and stepped back. This was more than she wanted to deal with. She slipped into her car.
    “See you tomorrow, Conor,” she said through her window from the safety of her car.
    He grinned and waved.
    “You can’t run forever,” he called after her.
    She might not be able to run forever, but that wasn’t going to stop her from trying.
     
    * * *
     
    The food was the worst. Not only was Conor not going to be able to get a good meal, but he had to endure his sister and Ennis making goo-goo eyes at each other. It made his stomach twist as he watched them.
    “How was your day?” Ennis said to Teagan. He smiled so sweetly it made Conor a little sick watching, like watching a rattlesnake cuddle a kitten.
    “The spa was amazing,” she beamed.
    Conor let his fork clatter to his plate.
    “Spa?” he asked. His jaw clenched in anger.
    “Ennis paid for a day at the spa. Wasn’t that nice of him?” she asked.
    His hands gripped the table, so he wouldn’t lose his cool.
    “After everything you’ve been through, you think it’s a good idea to head to the spa?” He stared at her, disgust clearly written on his face.
    Teagan glared at him. “I’m fine. The treatments are working, and I feel great.”
    “You’ve lost your damned mind,” he nearly shouted. “Of course the treatments are working,” he said. “You’ve spent your time safe away from people while you heal.”
    “Conor,” Ennis said, frowning at him. “Surely she can decide for herself. She is an adult after all.”
    So, that was it. That