Chapter 128

I let him go, but step to the edge of the banister to watch him as

he heads back downstairs. I see that his hands are clenched into

fists, his knuckles white. The only thing belying the tension behind

that strange question he just asks.

And frankly, I would consider it.

Did I want to marry Daniel?

What were the alternatives? Were any of them anything I could

actually accept?

“Are you ready?” Daniel asks, coming out of his room in a chic suit, looking so much like his dad at that moment that I just stare

at him. He blinks at me, confused.

And I realize that there is absolutely no heat between us, between

Daniel and I.

and

forest fire, if we weren’t careful.

the hell was I supposed

get up very early, stretching my

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me go visit my sister and my dad this afternoon. I haven’t seen my dad in so long,

much.

swiftly, then, eager

nice and well, Kent had

he suggested really had drawn the eye. Not that Daniel really noticed. Instead, the experience just solidified for me just how much of our marriage will

of something else. Something spicier.

I pull on my tight riding pants, I consider Kent’s words last night. Is marriage to Daniel really my best choice in this world? Did

demonstrate my loyalty to the Lippert family – and keep the benefits of my life here – shouldn’t I

them?

then, by turning

had told me himself that he was throwing his hat into the ring. And, well. He noticed me in ways that Daniel certainly does not. I have to admit, too, that I’m

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