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Not her finest hour

Especially not when she’d locked herself in the bathrooain After her crying fit, she’d stared at her red-rimmed eyes and blotchy face in the mirror, then she’d scrutinized the suckMcKay," until her hatred overtook her hurt

So things had turned ugly between them every time they’d crossed paths after that incident Dalton had too ize for who he was and Rory had too er to let it slide

Once Sierra had stepped in, keeping Rory fro at Dalton’s pretty face--even when he’d sworn he’d only been trying to apologize

But she had no choice except to be civil when Addie and Dalton becaroom and the maid of honor had avoided each other--not that anyone noticed

So Dalton’s confession of why he’d ditched Addie at the altar had knocked her sideways Even when that ti the look in his eyes at thatlike nothing had changed Like he’d just been waiting for her to get her shit together

Wrong

Dalton had run out on her too ed at face value He’d leave when it suited hiardless of who it hurt

But this time it could be different--because she was different Rory wasn’t sohteen-year-old with visions of forever She had goals and drea in Sundance, working at the WNRC wasn’t anythingbetter

So Dalton wanted her--no surprise She wasn’t immune to Dalton’s charms--a fact he was perfectly aware of As e, she’d use it to hers too Let hied Let him prove to her sex between them would be off the charts fantastic

After all the shit he’d put her through over the years, she deserved every bit of his sexual attention and expertise She had no delusions about what she wanted from him; hot sex, companionship on her teroals She could reap all the benefits and take none of the risks

Because she’d be the one walking away from him this time with her heart and her pride intact

Chapter Ten

Stay cool

Dalton tried to pretend he was cal Addie as he parked in front of the house she shared with Truman

After all, three years had passed since he’d left her and left town She’dto Rory, was perfectly happy with her life He knew she’d never forget what he’d done, but had she forgiven hi the doorbell Dang Should he have brought flowers?

Too late now, he thought as the door opened "Hey, Addie"

Addie squinted through the screen "Dalton? What’re you doin’ here? Supper isn’t for another hour"

"I figured hta talk beforehand"

It appeared she ly said, "You’re probably right"

"Thanks" He stepped inside As inroom He paused and wiped his boots

"I’ht," she tossed over her shoulder and disappeared around the corner

Once he’d settled at the kitchen table, he got his first solid look at Addie She didn’t look nancy He smiled "Smells wonderful in here"

"Nothin’ fancy, I assure you I’ether"

"You look great, Addie When’s the baby due?"

"Twoa little boy" She rubbed her belly, as soto drink?"

"A glass of water would be great"

Addie filled a glass and sat across from him

"Thanks" He wet his dry throat

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