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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.

the sunlight behind him casting his handsome

lit up. “Aren’t you afraid I’m just faking it, only acting like I

always swamped with work; your time is worth a fortune. If you’re actually willing to spend that on me, why would I ever doubt you? It’s not

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

For two strangers to come together, they have to get to know each

I won’t question you about Mr. Holcomb anymore,” Nathan said,

was so much easier to handle than Jared. He didn’t even need me to say much–he

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

heated look. I knew exactly what was running through his mind; guys

set off.

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and I had been spending so much time together lately, but my

behind me, his touch gentle. “Need some help?” My heart fluttered.

it, Nathan was right there with me. My back was pressed

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

was already past nine Nathan telt for work,

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little wobbly.

long after I got to the hotel, I overheard a few cleaning ladies gossiping in