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nothing.
            When she saw him in the distance as she
walked through the parking lot after work, leaning against her car like he hadn’t
a care in the world, she stiffened her spine, preparing for the worst. The grim
expression on his face sent worry radiating through her and she approached her
car and him slowly, dreading what bomb he might drop.
            Why did she automatically think he was the
bearer of bad news? She needed to get over herself.
            She also refused to get excited by the way
his face lit up when he saw her approach. Or how easily she walked into his
arms, how good it felt to be within his strong, secure embrace. Absolutely
refused to acknowledge how her toes curled in her shoes and how she wanted to
melt into him when he kissed her…
            “Tough day?” He
settled his hand on the back of her neck and gave it a gentle squeeze. “You’re
tense.”
            She shrugged, not wanting to admit he was
the reason for her tension. “It was a long day.”
            “Mine too. Plus, I didn’t get much sleep
last night.”
            “Me either.” She smiled, pressing her face
into his chest as he gave her another rub across her neck. “I’m surprised you’re
out here.”
            “Why wouldn’t I be?”
            “I don’t know.” She shrugged, feeling
stupid she even brought it up.
            “You didn’t think I was just using you,
did you?” He withdrew her from his embrace, holding her at arm’s length while
he inspected her as if she’d grown two heads.
            “ Lanie , what we
shared last night was the single most spectacular sexual experience of my life.”
            She gaped at him, her mouth going dry at
the sincerity in his gaze and she struggled to find words.
            “I’m out here waiting for you because I
want to see you again,” he continued when she didn’t say anything. “And I was
hoping you’d feel the same way.”
            “If you want to see me just for sex, that’s
okay,” she blurted.
            He frowned. “It’s more than sex, what’s
happening between us, and you know it.”
            “I suppose.” She tried to withdraw from
him, but he tightened his grip and drew her back into him.
            “There’s nothing to suppose. From the
first moment I saw you, I knew.” He murmured the words against her hair.
            Her chest tightened. “You knew what?”
            “That we were going to be together.” He
stroked his fingers through her hair. “It was instant, my attraction to you. It
was like my world stopped when I first laid eyes on you.”
            “I
think you were just happy I showed up before that woman gave birth so you didn’t
have to deal with it alone.”
            He chuckled. “Well, I won’t deny that but
no, that’s not the reason I fell so hard for you so fast.”
            They remained quiet for a moment until
finally Lanie withdrew so she could meet his gaze.
God, what was he saying? He was so confusing. “I should go home.” Or maybe she
was the one who was confused.
            Leaning down, he pressed his forehead to
hers. “Can I go with you?” She smiled, her heart
suddenly light. “Do you want to go with me?” His smile matched hers. “Baby, I’d
follow you wherever you go. I know this is quick but… I only want to be with
you.”
            “Then go find your car and follow me.”

Chapter Six
    Six
Months Later…
     
            “They look so happy together.”
            “They are.” Wes offered Lanie a quick smile then returned his focus to the couple
dancing alone in the center of the floor. Evan’s arms were wrapped tightly
around Morgan’s waist as they slowly swayed to the music, their gazes locked, both wearing smug little smiles.
            The smiles of a couple who were just
joined together in happily wedded bliss.