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    Was it possible he’d gone home with someone and he didn’t remember? A shudder stole down his back. Was he like his father? Was that little girl his? An image of her smiling at him made his gut twist.
    “Penny for your thoughts?”
    Jaya’s voice from behind had him whipping his chair around. “You should be asleep,” he muttered.
    “So should you. It’s been a long night.”
    He nodded. “But somehow I couldn’t.”
    “Is it Alexa?” Jaya turned to leave, presumably to check on the baby.
    “No. I already checked on her. She’s fast asleep. I found her with her little butt in the air, so I turned her onto her back and turned her stars on again in case she woke up.”
    Jaya’s smile was soft. “See, and you were worried you wouldn’t be any good at this.”
    He shook his head. “Jai, I need to tell you something.”
    She strode over to him briskly and pressed her fingertips to his lips. “Shh, you don’t need to tell me anything.”
    “I do. I—” Shit what did he say? “There was a night.” His vision clouded, and he blinked them clear. “I don’t remember much about it. I don’t think I did, but I was desperate for you. I could have slept with some random woman.”
    “Alec. Stop. You’re making yourself crazy for nothing. I don’t believe that you did.”
    He couldn’t be certain he’d heard her correctly. “I swear, I’m not—”
    She planted her hands on both sides of his face. “Stop it. I know you’re not her father.”
    He felt the vise around his heart squeezing tighter. “You’re so sure of me. Of what I’m capable of. What if I’m like the old man?”
    “Of course, I’m sure of you. I love you. And not only that, I know you. Like into the dark, freaky recesses of your mind. BTdubbs, we need to talk about that nurse outfit fantasy, because I don’t think that’s feasible.” She winked. “You are not your father. And even if you did sleep with someone else, you’re a smart man. You would have used protection. You always took good care of me. She can’t be your daughter. I know you. You wouldn’t risk it.”
    “I love you.” The words came out in a rush.
    Her smile was soft. “And let’s be clear. You wouldn’t abandon some poor baby to her own devices. You’re a good man.”
    “Jai—”
    She pressed her fingers to his lips again. “If you can’t stop the ridiculous nonsense, then I’m going to find you something else to do with your mouth.”
    Despite his dour mood, his cock jerked to life. You’re so easy . And he was. Any time anywhere—there was never a moment that he didn’t want her.
    She sat on the edge of his desk and faced him. “Now, I know you don’t enjoy being project managed by your wife, but I think it’s time you kissed her.”
    He pushed himself up out of his chair. “For instructions like that, I think I can handle a little bossiness.” He leaned in and kissed her deeply. He didn’t let her up for air until she moaned.
    Eyelids heavy and pupils dilated, she blinked up at him before whispering, “Did I tell you where I wanted you to kiss me?”
    * * *
    Jaya hated to see that look on Alec’s face. The pinched-tight one where he thought he could carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. But he couldn’t. He needed to lean on her more.
    And right now, he didn’t think she believed in him. There wasn’t much she could do to comfort him except show him that nothing had changed between them. She loved him like always, regardless of how stressed out they were or how insane their schedules had become. He was hers, and she knew he wasn’t the father of that beautiful baby.
    But it wasn’t enough to tell him she believed in him. She had to show him she trusted him. That she always had. The only way she knew how was with her body.
    Alec’s piercing eyes darkened to a silky, navy color. “So exactly where should I be placing those kisses?” He nuzzled her neck. “Here?”
    Jaya arched into the kiss, shivering slightly as