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From the startled look on Damian’s face to the way he worked his jaw, she knew she wasn’t going to like his answer. He gazed down at her, his fingers brushing over her back through her sweater. “Do we have to put a label on this? Can’t we go out a few times, just to enjoy each other’s company?”

And there it was. Damian wanted to have a fling with her while he was in town, and then he’d go back to New York and back to his busy life with no room in it for her. Her throat felt tight and she wasn’t sure she could get any words out. What words would she even say? She knew there really wasn’t going to be a future between them. Why was she upset about this? She nodded. “I see.”

He pulled her closer and she put her head on his chest. “Hey, I didn’t mean to upset you. I don’t know what will happen. I just know I like you, and I couldn’t stop thinking about you when we were apart. I want to spend more time with you while I’m here. Do we have to define what this is right now?”

His argument made sense. Why was she trying to force him into a relationship? They could take things slow. “No. You’re right,” she said, trying to keep her voice from betraying her emotions. “We can just spend time together.”

She said the words, but they weren’t true. She didn’t want to spend any more time with him. Not when there was no promise between them. Nothing but a few days of fun. She could already feel her heartbreaking, knowing he was going to be leaving again.

But part of her wanted to bury those thoughts and let things between them grow. Maybe he would start to feel the same way she did. Maybe he would fall in love with her.

The thought was both funny and sobering. Was she in love with Damian? Even as the question floated around in her head, she knew the answer. She did love Damian. She loved him with all her heart and soul. And that’s what scared her the most about the thought of him leaving.

Damian seemed oblivious to the war going on in her heart. He lifted her chin and placed a tender kiss on her lips. “I’ll see you tomorrow around six then.”

She nodded, unable to say anything.

“Good night.” He slipped his gloves on and left.

Kat stood in the living room staring at the door for probably longer than was sane. She finally got a grip and headed to the bathroom to get ready for bed. What was wrong with her? Why couldn’t she set aside her worries and just enjoy spending time with Damian? He was here with her. He was kissing her. Even though he didn’t want to say it, they were in a relationship.

Her phone rang and her heart sank. Damian was calling Amelia. He’d left her only moments before. He’d kissed her. She’d thought they were growing closer, and yet, here he was calling another woman. Anger flashed through her, and she almost chucked her phone at the wall, but she decided on a whim to answer it to see what he wanted.

“Hello?” Her fingers shook as she waited for him to reply.

“Hey, Amelia. I hope I’m not calling at a bad time.”

“No, this is fine.”

“Good. I need to talk to you.”

She tried not to crush her phone as she held it to her head. “What about?”

“I wanted you to know I’m developing feelings for a woman.”

All her anger melted away and she blinked back emotion. “You are?” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Yes, and it’s only fair that I tell you. I think it’s best if I stop calling you.”

Kat’s heart hammered in her chest. He likes her enough to stop communicating with Amelia. Even though he didn’t want to call it a relationship, he obviously thinks there’s something between them. She let out a breath. “I understand.”

“I hope you don’t feel like I’ve lead you on. I’ve enjoyed talking with you, but I feel I would be wrong in continuing something with you while I’m starting to feel something for another woman.”

His words about melted her heart. “Yes. Right. I agree. You should pursue the other woman.” She cringed. That was a stupid thing to say. She needed to get off the phone with him before she totally blew her cover. “Well, I’d better let you go.”

“Thanks for understanding.”

“Bye.” She clicked to hang up, her heart in her throat. She bit back a smile. Maybe he wasn’t planning on a short fling. Maybe things could actually progress between them.

Kat brushed her teeth and got ready for bed, but once her head hit her pillow she couldn’t sleep. Thoughts of Damian ran through her mind. His smell. His kiss. And for the first time, she allowed herself to imagine what life might be like if they were together.

Chapter 24

Damian’s nerves skittered through him as he knocked on Lydia’s front door. A man answered. His round baby-like face and wide smile told him this was his brother, Wes.

“Come in,” he said, ushering Damian into the house. He pumped Damian’s hand a few times. “I’m so happy to meet you.”

Surprised, Damian’s eyebrows rose. “Do you know who I am?”

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