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I shook my head. “Not yet. I was just about to whip something up.”

Nathan’s eyes flickered; he avoided my gaze and lowered his head slightly. “Don’t bother. I already got you something.”

“Come on in,” I said, turning back to the balcony. The morning sun was warm, and I picked up my yoga mat.

Nathan followed me, watching as I tidied up. “So, you’re not going to explain what happened last time?” Nathan suddenly asked.

I glanced up at him. “Do you honestly think I’d ever go back to someone I already left?”

Nathan paused, looking uncertain. “I can’t say for sure. If it was any other guy, probably not. But Mr. Holcomb’s got that kind of charm.”

“Well, you don’t know me,” I said, my tone going cold.

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Seeing how cold I was, Nathan hurried to say, “I do want to understand you more, but that takes time. We haven’t known each other that long, but I’m trying, I promise.”

“Love means trust, you know?” I asked, my tone softening a bit.

Nathan looked a little lost. “I do, but…”

“If you say you like me but still don’t trust me, you’re only making things harder for both of us.”

“And what about you? Do you trust me?” Nathan hurried over, his tone urgent.

him, the sunlight behind him casting his handsome features in a glow; he looked unexpectedly captivating. I nodded. “I

“Aren’t you afraid I’m

is worth a fortune. If you’re actually willing to spend that on me, why would I ever

Nathan grin. He asked, “Victoria, are you trying to get to know

strangers to come together, they have to get to know

you about Mr. Holcomb

nodded. Nathan was so much easier to handle than Jared. He didn’t even need

little sweaty, so I’m gonna hop in the shower,”

was running through his mind; guys like him, once I got them started,

set off.

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didn’t know if it was because Nathan and I had been spending so much time together lately, but my skin had gotten ridiculously soft and glowy. Honestly, putting on makeup

some help?” My heart fluttered. If he tried to help, he’d only make

it, Nathan was right there with me. My back was pressed against the wall, my heart racing like I was afraid of heights.

were “hard” in the morning, and I was definitely learning

telt for work, looking pretty pleased with himself. I headed to

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little wobbly.

got to the hotel, I overheard a few cleaning