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And she wasn’t any calmer than when she’d walked into the kitchen at three am

Liaht—at least not the bed they shared Raine tried desperately not to believe that he’d found someone else’s Never before had he disappeared without a word But she knew exactly what he meant to convey: he was nancy test, Thanksgiving… everything

If soe, she wouldn’t be able to keep hiripped her throat

She’d texted hi to tell him that she missed him, but he hadn’t replied Her only consolation was that his clothes still hung in the closet She hoped thatback, but she was also aware that he could send for them from New York

What if she’d driven hiood? She pressed her hand to her lips to hold in a sob

In the doorway behind her, she felt a presence Just by the way the air stirred, she knew Haoods—and he’d know exactly what they meant

She dragged in a steadying breath, then duaze “GoodHelp yourself”

Hammer crossed the roo her without a word that she wasn’t going to escape whatever he had to say His thick fingers gripped the counter near her waist, and she felt his body heat along her back Why the hell hadn’t she worn more than her panties and a tank top? Under his stare, she felt naked

“Everything looks delicious, precious Tell me, is it that bad?”

She forced herself to shrug “I couldn’t sleep I was bored, so I baked”

A humorless chuckle rolled fro to You only bake enough for an army when you’re deeply troubled Tell ht?”

Why the hell was he taunting her?

She slaoddamn business”

“Turn around” He waited until she co to talk”

“Is this official club business?”

“Liaotiate You knoon’t Sit down Now”