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Lacey didn’t want a commitment out of him. He sure as hell wasn’t ready for one, nor would he ever be after his first wife’s betrayal.
    He climbed in behind the wheel of his pickup, shoved the gearshift into reverse and whipped out onto the road, burning a layer of rubber off a perfectly good set of tires.
    Everything was well on its way to being right in his world. Footloose, fancy-free and divorced. What more could he ask for?
    Damned if he knew why he was so pissed off.

Chapter Four
    “What’s with the huge grin?” Audrey cornered Lacey in the storeroom later that evening.
    Lacey reached for a case of whiskey, avoiding Audrey’s direct gaze. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Her lips quirked as an image of Nick flashed through her mind.
    “That.” Audrey jumped in front of her, blocking her path to the whiskey. “Last night you were so down in the mouth I thought you were going to slit your wrists. Tonight, you’ve been smiling like the cat that ate the canary. Not that I’m complaining. At least you’re not scaring the customers.” She propped a fist on her hip. “What gives?”
    “Nothing.” Lacey’s grin widened. “Oh, hell, I can’t keep anything from you. I had the best sex ever last night and today.”
    Audrey squealed and shoved Lacey backward until she was forced to sit on a stack of boxes. “You’re not getting out of here until you tell me all the details. Don’t leave any of them out.” She crossed her arms. “Who with?”
    “Cory…” Lacey ticked off on her finger.
    “Our Cory who dances on Ladies’ Night? Is he even old enough to have sex?” Audrey answered for herself. “Oh, yeah, he couldn’t dance at the bar if he wasn’t at least twenty-one.” Her gaze pinned Lacey’s. “Damn, woman, you scored with Cory? I’m impressed.”
    Lacey frowned. “I’m not much older than he is. Geez, you make it sound like I’m robbing the cradle.”
    “Not at all. I’m envious. If I wasn’t getting some with Jackson…”
    “You wouldn’t go for Cory, he works for you.” Lacey raised a second finger. “Then there was Cory’s big brother.” Her face softened, a rush of heat filling her core, moistening her channel. “Nick.” 
    “Nick the mechanic?” Audrey pulled her tank top out, flapping it. “He’s hot. Wow, I’m even more impressed. Last night and today?”
    “No, the two of them were last night. Today, Kendall showed up at my apartment and we had a little fun…” Lacey shrugged, “…once Ed showed up.”
    “You, Ed and Kendall?” Audrey fanned herself. “You’re making me hot just thinking about it.”
    “Ed wasn’t alone.” Lacey stood and made to step around Audrey. “Nick was with him. That’s when it got hot.”
    “I’m surprised you’re able to walk.” Audrey’s smile flipped. “What happened to no commitment?”
    “Ed and Kendall know I’m no threat to their relationship. And I made it clear to Nick and Cory, no strings. Nick was all for it and Cory was just in it for the fun.”
    “Are you sure?”
    “Oh, yeah.” Lacey had sensed Nick’s reluctance where relationships and commitment were concerned. She wondered what had happened to turn him against love and happily ever after. Had he had a bad marriage like she had?
    “Two times with the sexy mechanic in two days…” Audrey shook her head. “Sounds like more than just casual sex to me.”
    “ Convenient sex. Don’t read more into it than that.” Lacey couldn’t move past Audrey without tripping over her. “I bet the customers are yowling for their drinks by now. I should get back to work.”
    “Be careful, Lacey.” Audrey caught her arm. “I’d hate to see you hurt again.”
    “It’s just sex.”
    “The more you see Nick, the harder it will be to walk away.”
    “Not this time.” Lacey pulled free of Audrey’s grip and stepped around her. “I won’t make the same mistake twice. He’s just another pretty face and great body. That’s