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Hazel stood and went to hi her hand on his shoulder He looked up and put his right hand over hers Warazeswhat she felt With just a touch and the invisible energy linking theic of their chemistry

If Evie had been there, she’d have acted as a buffer Without her, there was none Hazel h rapids toward a waterfall ahead As soon as she reached the edge, there’d be no turning back

Callu about what he and Hazel had discussed about going to talk with Annabel’s parents Avoiding the anyone about Annabel’s death had, too He had to agree it was long past due that he go and see them

He had just finished ave him more time to solidify his decision He h

ad also had time to make a few calls

Entering the suite, he found Hazel relaxing on the sofa with her feet up Soood

“What’s for dinner?”

“Truffled bay scallops with celery purée, buttery potatoes and snap peas”

“You’re going to make me fat” He went to her, bent and planted a kiss on herhe had never done before—co She looked up at him with startled but heated eyes

“I o see Annabel’s parents I decided not to tell the”

After surprise turned to a warlow of appreciation, she reached up and touched his cheek “That’s good, Callum”

“You’re coht “We’ll be safer if we aren’t here anyway”

“How long e be there?”

“I got open tickets so we can coo there”