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head, he thanked her, then turned and left.

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“Karen, you have to believe that I only want what’s best for you.” Brett said as he moved closer to her and touching her arms, causing his own body to tingle in anticipation.

She was stunned he was asking her to leave with him, to go overseas, where he was planning on doing research work on a depression drug.

Desperate to convince her, he said, “The business trip I have to go on will only be for one day, and when I return we could get your passport. I have connections, so we could have everything you need in a matter of days. We could be on a plane to France by the end of the week.”

Speechless, she shook her head and her body stiffened in shock. She would never have expected him to ask her to leave the home she had made here, especially since he knew how hard it was for her build something. He had to know she wouldn’t want to leave, after all, he had been by her side while she struggled to begin a new life. “I can’t leave, you know how much the children need me.” she stammered, and felt guilty immediately afterwards when she saw the crestfallen look on his face. She owed him so much for caring for her, but she wasn’t willing to give up what little life she had. She wished she could actually love him, it would make it so much easier to accept, but deep inside, something unknown to her, made her feel unable to commit to him, or any other man.

Touching her arm again, his eyes flashed with a hint of impatience. “Please, just think about it.” Smoothly changing the subject, he held up a bottle of wine he had brought with him and said, “How about a drink before I leave?”

Without waiting for an answer he stood, and being very familiar with her small apartment, went directly to the cupboard where she kept her wineglasses, and took down two. Opening the bottle, he poured into both glasses, making certain her view of them was obstructed. Pulling a bottle of clear liquid from his pocket, he quickly emptied the contents into her glass.

Rejoining her, he handed her the glass. “Alright, no more talk about moving, for now, anyway. Let’s enjoy our wine.”

Smiling gratefully, she took a sip and wrinkled her nose, not liking the bitter taste.

Sipping from his own glass he carefully studied her reaction, then said, “I hope you like it, a friend of mine sent it to me from Italy, for my birthday. I understand it’s a very expensive brand.” he finished, knowing that after telling her that, she would never waste the gift he shared with her. It was in her very nature to be both kind and trusting, she had a never-ending need to please him, and others around her.

Putting on a false smile, she said nothing, took several more sips, and felt her eyelids suddenly become very heavy. Seemingly in slow motion, she set the glass on her coffee table, fearing she would drop it. Feeling her face heat up, she put her hands on her burning cheeks, and felt her entire body go numb. Dropping her hands, she tried to get up, and found it was impossible. It felt as if there was a heavy weight pressing her into the seat.

“Karen, are you feeling well?” he asked as he placed his own glass on the table, then gently pushed her back to prevent her from falling over.

Struggling to keep her eyes open, she slurred, “Tir…tired…can’t keep my eyes open.”

When her eyes finally closed, he smiled. Gathering her into his arms, he held her snugly to him, kissed her neck and began his work. Using the tips of his fingers, he gently turned her face towards him. “Karen, I want you to listen to my words very carefully. Do you understand?” he whispered directly into her ear.

“I..un..stand…” she mumbled.

He nibbled on her ear, then continued. “Very good. You must remember this, this could protect you. Remember the man, the one with blue eyes? He wants to hurt you. Don’t trust him, don’t trust anyone