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her palms to suppress the urge, she found herself reaching out and gently touching his shoulder with her fingertips. The caress was really barely a touch at all still the electricity zinging between them was palpable.
    Stunned by the sensation and her own actions, she surreptitiously drew her hand away. She was mortified and wanted to run for cover, but touching him had somehow cemented her feet to the floor. It had felt like coming home as her fingers had stroked the few silken strands. At least that is what she imagined the feeling of coming home would be like when she read her novels and watched movies like “You got Mail.” A fierce surge of protectiveness rushed through her. MINE!.... Where the heck did that thought come from? The shock of her intense reaction almost made her stumble backwards.
    She kept her face down and eyes glued to the floor as she returned to Anna. Chewing her lower lip, she examined what had just happened. It was surreal, as if she were watching another woman take charge of her thoughts and actions. A new, confident, self-assured Rose, had invaded her mind, body, and soul the instant she laid eyes on the silent man across the room. It scared the living crap out of her.
     
     
    Anna Le Beau watched in shock as her friend acted completely out of character. Rose was normally very shy and introverted, always flying under the radar. But this Rose, was completely different, she had touched a strange man in front of a room full of people she had just met. Rose NEVER touched men and certainly did not act confident unless she was wearing a power suit and running an extravagant event. Her two personalities were a mind-blowing dichotomy. Breathing deeply, Anna smelled confusion and fear rolling off her friend. As Rose had drawn close to the couch, Anna saw Simon’s head raise slightly and turn toward her. His nose seemed to twitch but as Rose retreated he’d returned to his original position.
    Now, isn’t that interesting…Cade, did you just see that?
    I did, do you think….?
    Maybe…
    Leaning toward Rose she whispered, “Are you all right?”
    Rose took her hand and encouraged her toward the privacy of the kitchen. “I don’t know. You know me, I don’t just walk up to strangers and touch them like that. Why did I do that?” she asked.
    “Don’t worry about it, hun. Let’s enjoy the meal and we can talk tonight after everyone goes home. I don’t think anyone was watching anyway,” she said to comfort her. She knew darn well everyone had seen Rose’s reaction to Simon but she wasn’t going to tell her friend that.
    Pulling the pies from the oven, Anna wiped her hands on her apron . “Okay, everything is set. I’m going to change for dinner, why don’t you sit with Thomas and John in the great room.”
    A few minutes later Anna appeared back with the others. “If everyone will move to the dining room, dinner is ready. Emma and Rose, would you please help me bring the food to the table?”
    As everyone settled into his or her seat, Anna held the carving knife out to Isaac. “Would you like to honor us by carving the turkey?”
    With a happy little grin Isaac inclined his head and accepted the honor.
    Once the platters were loaded with sliced turkey, the feast began as steaming bowls and platters were passed around the table. Everything was perfect. The turkey was juicy and succulent, the mashed potatoes were rich and creamy, and Anna’s family recipe for hamburger dressing was the absolute hit of the meal.
    Rose watched her friends and the Le Beau family, quietly taking it all in. She was thrilled to see Anna so in love, and her new family was genuinely inviting and had accepted her as if she had always belonged.
    Seated across from Stefan, she smiled as he eyed the mashed potatoes fiercely.
    “Do I have to share these?” he asked Anna.
    Anna laughed. “Take as much as you want, there’s more in the kitchen.”
    Rose recalled the last time she had been part of a family dinner such