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rest of her life.
    â€œI’m telling you now,” he said calmly and squeezed her hand. “Because that’s an important part of this discussion. I’m running for president within the next few years and it would greatly benefit my campaign if I was married. My child is going to be in the spotlight no matter what. My child’s mother is going to be a subject of interest. If you’d like to weather that on your own, I can’t decide that for you. But marriage affords you a measure of protection, especially as I’m campaigning and definitely if I win.”
    More logic. And it made a certain sort of sense. Enough to deepen her panic. “I can’t be a politician’s wife! I can barely talk to you, let alone the press.”
    There would be no hiding behind a statue for the rest of her life if she married Phillip. Her stomach turned over as the limo made another loop around the Washington Monument.
    â€œI have people who can help with that, Alex. Stylists. Speech writers.” He cupped her chin, and his fingers on her face soothed her as she stared at his earnest expression. “I like you the way you are, but if it would make you more comfortable to have more polish as you stand by my side at a press conference, okay. I’ll help you with that.”
    Mute, she stared at him. No expectation for Alex to morph into the perfect politician’s wife, either? Part of her was grateful and wanted to respond to such grace positively. Of course she’d try not to embarrass him. Why wouldn’t she?
    The other part of her was a bit suspicious. “I don’t have to dress up if I don’t feel like it?”
    â€œThe only thing you need to worry about is whether you want to do this with me. Whether you want our child to have the life I’ve been describing.”
    Oh, no, there was so much more to consider. Speaking of which, would she have to live in Washington if they got married? What about her career? “What about my company? I have a job. I can’t walk off and leave it.”
    Fyra was everything to her. Surely he wasn’t saying she needed to give it up. Not only did she owe Cass for giving her a chance, she loved her job.
    â€œThat could be a challenge. I won’t lie. But we’ll figure something out. We have to,” he said.
    â€œIt’s not the life either of us imagined,” he continued. “It’s not going to be easy. But it will be worth it for our baby and for us personally. We’ll be doing it together. As partners operating under an up-front agreement but also as friends. Like we’ve been all along.”
    His smooth voice drew her in, convincing her. She might have to do some things she didn’t like, but the rewards for their child would outweigh her discomfort.
    And there were other potential benefits she couldn’t help but wonder about.
    â€œWhat about sharing a bedroom?” she murmured, and the temperature in the close confines of the limo shot up instantly as they watched each other, the question hanging between them.
    â€œAh, now, that’s the part of this discussion I was waiting for.” He tilted his head a touch closer. Almost within kissing distance. “I’m in favor of whatever you decide. But I would have a very difficult time keeping my hands off you behind closed doors. Even if we didn’t share a bedroom.”
    â€œReally?” That hummed through her pleasantly. Did Phillip find her that attractive? There was something delicious about being wanted, especially by a man like Phillip. He’d rocked her with his careful attention, both in and out of bed. Imagine if that continued.
    â€œOh, are you confused about that?”
    Without warning, he pulled her forward, almost hauling her into his lap. His mouth hit hers in a searing kiss that spoke of his desire far more clearly than words ever could.
    The promise bled through his fingers, into her skin, heating her as she