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who’s the best matchmaker.”
    He cocked a brow. “What are we wagering?”
    I had no clue. “I don’t have a lot of money to spare. We’ll have to be creative.”
    “I have a friend that owns some apartment complexes. If I win, you’ll let me help you find another apartment.”
    My heart warmed and twisted like a pretzel. “Okay. What if I win?”
    “What do you want?” His soft, deep voice and penetrating gaze wreaked havoc on my nerves.
    My heart was pounding inside my chest. “I’ve never been on a boat before. You could take me fishing on yours.”
    Hunter gaze melted into mine. “I’ll do that anyway. You sure there’s nothing else you want?”
    “That’s it.  Do we have a deal?”
    He reached across the table and offered me his hand. “What the hell, it’s a deal.”
    I never could think straight when he touched me. “Maybe we should get to know each other better so that we’ll be able to choose dates that the other likes.”
    He nodded. “That works.”
    I was so excited that I couldn’t enjoy my steak as much as I’d have liked. Hunter and I were going to see each other again soon. Sure, I’d have to find him a date but I wasn’t going to dwell on that now.
    “I should be going.”
    “I’ll follow you home.”
    “No. You’re not responsible for getting me home safely. I’m a big girl. I can take care of myself.”
    “I’m still coming with you.”
    “You sound like my brother,” I complained, but I wasn’t upset at all. Hunter gave a damn whether or not I made it home safely, and I loved that.
    “How’s he doing?”
    “Good. His leg is healing nicely. He’ll have his surgery to get the IIizarov off in a few weeks. Ellie is his nurse, you know.”
    “I know. Izzy, I’m making sure you get home safely.”
    Hearing him call me by the nickname made me melt inside.  I tried to act put out. “Are you this bossy with all women?”
    “I’ve had no complaints.”
    I scoffed. “You wouldn’t. I’m sure women are tripping over themselves at the chance to spend time with you.”
    Several seconds ticked by, before I lifted my chin and saw his floored expression. Interesting. Hunter McAllister had no idea how desirable he was.
    “When are we going to get together again?” I tried not to sound too eager.
    “Dinner tomorrow?”
    Since jumping up and pumping my fist in the air would be a bit too over-the-top, I settled for a calm smile.  “I don’t think I have any plans.”
    “I’ll pick you up at six.”
    Hunter drove me to my car, followed me home and walked me to my apartment. Just like before he came inside and made sure everything was secure before he left. I didn’t want him to leave.
    I didn’t get any more texts from Scott, and I slept peacefully all night.  Maybe things would work out after all.
     

Chapter Five
     
    “I think Reed is sleeping with Ellie.”
    Choking on my coffee, my eyes watered and I gasped for air until my lungs were finally clear. “Amber,” I said wearily. “You’ve got to stop obsessing.”
    She rolled her eyes.
    “Ellie is dating a doctor. She’s not trying to steal Reed from you.”
    Tapping her manicured nails on the table, she sighed. “I just have a feeling, and I’m usually right about these things.”
    “Have you talked to Reed?” I asked patiently.
    “Not about Ellie. I’m not sure he’d tell me the truth.”
    The last thing I wanted to do was get involved in my brother’s love life, but Amber was my friend and her parents had always looked out for Reed and I.  It wouldn’t hurt me to talk to Reed and find out what was going on with him. After all I knew that he was in love with Amber. Unfortunately, Reed didn’t trust easily and Amber had broken his heart when she’d left him for someone else while he was in Afghanistan. It was going to take time, and Amber wasn’t the most patient person.
    “I’ll talk to Reed, okay?”
    “Thank you! You’re the best Isabelle.  Saturday night drinks are on me. I’ve been