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Myles smiled.

“I know that, Anna. I’d be happy to help.”

“Wow. Great. I’ll let them know Tuesday when Zack goes again. There’s a planning meeting on Wednesday evening and the projects begin on Saturday. Are you sure?”

Myles nodded.

“Thank you. Do you remember where the preschool is?”

“Just a few blocks from here.”

“Yes. I was going to walk over after dinner on Wednesday. If you want to come here for dinner first, we can go together.”

“Sounds like a plan. Will Zack be coming?”

“No, Edith is going to watch him. I really appreciate this, Myles. It’ll really help the school.”

“No problem. As I said, I could use the activity.” He rose. “I think I should head out. It’s getting late.”

Anna nodded and put down her cup. Standing, she led the way to the door.

“Thanks again for taking us to dinner. I know Zack loved it.”

“Thanks for going with me,” he said.

He leaned over and brushed his lips against hers.

Anna caught her breath. For a moment Myles’s eyes met hers, then he leaned in again, reaching for her this time, pulling her into his embrace. When his lips met hers, she closed her eyes and kissed him back.

She didn’t know Myles well, but the attraction she’d been fighting surged to the front. His mouth moved against hers, his arms held her securely. She leaned in, wanting more. Thrilled at the sensations that swept through her, she opened her lips to return his kiss. When he deepened the embrace, she felt herself spinning through space, tingling with desire.

Before she could think coherently, he pulled back a little and then brushed her damp lips with his thumb. Looking into his dark eyes, she could see wonder, desire and something else in them. She had a million questions, felt a dozen different emotions. But knew she wanted more from this man. He ignited her senses, filled her with a delight she hadn’t experienced in a long time.

“I really enjoyed tonight,” she said.

She wanted to say more, but felt suddenly uncertain. Was he kissing her because He hadn’t been with a woman in a long time?

She couldn’t bear it if that were the case. Anna hoped he’d meant more by it. She wanted to know more about Myles. Was she being susceptible to the first man she’d been attracted to since Tom’s death, or was there truly something special about Myles himself?

He dropped his hands and stepped to the door. Opening it, he turned and looked at her. Anna felt her heart skip a beat at the look in those dark eyes.

“Want to go on a picnic with me to Central Park tomorrow?”

“Zack?”

“Of course. Always included,” he said.

“We’d love to.” How had she lucked out in finding a man who would include her son whenever he saw her?

Chapter Four

Anna called her mother for their weekly chat early on Saturday morning. As usual, she asked after her father first.

“He’s going strong and I plan to keep him that way for a long time.” Amelia Molina said. “How is that precious boy of ours?”

“Zack’s doing fine. He still loves preschool and now that the weather allows him to get to the park more often, he’s in heaven. He loves the spiral slide best.”

“Are you going to the park today?” her mother asked.

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