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Further deceived by a close friend. She was not a good judge of character. She refused to let Halo charm her, as he had her brother and mother. They’d warmed to him immediately.
    She had liked him better as Harold.
    Alyn kept her eye on him as she took a seat between Danny and her mom. Halo stared openly back at her while Martha circled the table, pouring orange juice and coffee, then cutting the cinnamon coffee cake. She gave Halo a large piece. He turned his full attention to the morning treat. The Rogue took big bites. Ate hungrily. He must have missed breakfast. He held his plate out for seconds before Alyn was halfway through her own slice.
    Danny imitated Halo, stuffing his mouth. Crumbs flecked his lips, and he choked. Halo thumped him on the back, then passed him a glass of orange juice. “Wash it down,” he said.
    Her brother drank deeply. He looked sheepish with his second bite. Much smaller this time.
    â€œBetter?” Halo asked him.
    Danny nodded. “I could go for a second piece.” He wanted to keep up with Halo.
    His mother raised an eyebrow. “You haven’t finished your first.” Still, she cut him a small square. Danny was all smiles.
    Alyn dabbed her forefinger along the edge of the plate, collecting the last of the cinnamon sugar. She licked her fingertip, happened to glance up, and found Halo’s gaze on her. His green eyes were as dark as the leaf on an angel face rose. Yet his expression was anything but angelic.
    Wicked came to mind. As did indecent. The slight curve of his lip was a turn-on. His dimples flashed. His look alone promised racing hearts, sweat-slick bodies, and tangled sheets. Orgasms. He scared her breathless.
    Self-conscious of the tightening of her nipples and the sweet heat between her thighs, she looked away. Concentrated on Danny instead. “Wipe your mouth.” There were more crumbs on his face than coffee cake in his mouth.
    He rolled his eyes, swiped a napkin. He missed a few crumbs. Alyn brushed them off his cheek with her thumb. Danny pulled a face.
    Martha took a sip of her coffee, and requested, “Tell us about spring training, Halo.”
    Halo leaned back on his chair, tilting on two legs. He crossed his arms over his chest. Said, “The Rogues have a new facility in Barefoot William. Nice clubhouse—”
    Danny bounced on his seat, all energy and excitement. “Will I get to see your locker?”
    Halo nodded. “That can be arranged. We’ll schedule a tour before practice starts. I’ll take you out on the playing field—”
    â€œCan I run the bases?” The boy’s eyes were round, hopeful. “Slide into home?”
    â€œYour cast,” reminded his mother. “No sliding.”
    â€œWhat about the batting cages?” Danny wanted to know.
    Halo’s brow creased. “A one-handed hitter?”
    â€œI’d manage,” Danny reassured him. “I’d be real careful. Swear.”
    Halo gave it some thought. “The speed on the ball machine could be regulated. Maybe use wiffle balls instead of regulation baseballs,” he added, tongue in cheek.
    â€œWiffle?” Danny gaped. His disappointment was evident. “I want fastballs. Power alley. I can burn ’em.”
    Halo ruffled the boy’s hair. “We’ll see when the time comes. I don’t want you to reinjure your arm.”
    Danny sat up straighter, and assured him, “I’m getting stronger every day. My cast won’t interfere with our fun.”
    â€œThe beachside town has a great boardwalk, carnival rides, and an amusement arcade. There’s something to do twenty-four-seven.”
    Danny’s eyes widened. “I never have to sleep.”
    Halo put his hand on the boy’s shoulder. “Even ballplayers catch a few hours each night.”
    Very few hours, Alyn imagined. Bars, women, sex. Halo wouldn’t lack for entertainment.
    â€œWe’ll be there for ten