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As she had—or rather hadn’t!—during her oenty-eight years? caht

Well, okay, perhaps there didn’t have to be any reason for Luc’s determination not to become emotionally involved other than the sao not to beco-term commitment!

But her decision had never been meant as a lifetime one…

Just accept it, Darci, she told herself; there is no other reason for Luc choosing to re far too good a ti footloose and fancy-free to consider the alternative!

‘I thought you wanted to leave, Darci?’ Luc said pointedly as he stood beside the open passenger door, waiting for her to get in

‘Sorry’ She gri round to slide econolance at Luc as he stood looking down at her for several long seconds before et in behind the wheel

The drive back to London see out had been She was totally aware of Luc’s brooding presence beside her as he steered them smoothly and efficiently back to the city

Enforcing her earlier realisation that today had been yet another disaster as far as keeping her distance from Luc was concerned She just couldn’t seem to stop herself, to resist, when he took her in his arms!

‘I’antly, once he had parked the car outside her apart

Darci gave him a sharp look ‘Why?’

His mouth twisted ‘Not for the reason you obviously think!’ he snapped derisively ‘But I believe it’s time—past time!—that you told ot out of the car

He had come to a decision on the drive back A decision he had every intention of carrying through before he and Darci parted today Probably for the last time…

He knew by the way her gaze suddenly avoided his that he hadn’t beenDarci’s unpredictable behaviour the last few days There really was so hot and then cold—literally!