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She nodded and followed him

“What can I do to help?”

Like his ht, he declined her offer “You are ot this covered” He pulled out a skillet froerator He wasspeed He definitely knew his way around a kitchen “Besides, I want to impress you with my culinary skills”

“I have some skills ofto have to cook for you and your whole family before I leave Wilde”

Craig froze in place “You’re not planning on leaving soon, are you?”

He seemed upset She wasn’t sure why “No date is set yet I want to get your family’s entire story down before I do”

“How long?” His unblinking eyes locked in on hers

So intense “I’ll be here a few days at least Maybe a week Your parents are gracious hosts, but I do not want to overstay ”

He sighed before returning to preparing their lunch “Why don’t you start my interview, Mary?”

She brought out her notepad “Good idea”

“I know you said that you are the one asking the questions—the reporter But I have some questions of ive you ive me your answer”

“You’re used to getting your way, Mr Wilde Aren’t you?”

“I am What do you say? Do we have a deal?”

She thought about all she had left behind in Missouri She didn’t want to think about the past, only the future “Depends on your questions, but we can start that way if that’s what you want”

His sexy smile returned “Good You first”