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question her.
    He couldn’t help but realize she was uncomfortable. And thinking way too hard. Her
     gaze darted all around the room, everywhere except at him.
    Damn it, he’d fucked up. What the hell had he said? What had he done to make her uncomfortable?
    Picking up his pants, he shoved his legs into them then picked up her dress and handed
     it to her. He tried not to stare at her as she dressed though his eyes kept going
     back to her.
    She slid the dress on, hesitating only a second before she presented him with her
     back. “Could you . . . ?”
    He’d much rather be stroking that bare skin than covering it but he pulled up the
     zipper before sliding his shirt over his shoulders.
    “Kate, are you sure you’re okay?”
    She turned to face him then, nodding. “Yes. Everything’s fine. It’s just . . . I’m
     tired. It’s been a long day. I’ve been up since five and I think I’m starting to wind
     down. Tonight was . . . amazing. Thank you.”
    Then she smiled, trying to reassure him but only managing to worry him even more.
    Feeling awkward with his shoes in his hands, he nodded then led her to the door. Silence
     fell heavily around them as he led her down the hall to one of the two guest rooms
     on this floor. He’d hoped she wouldn’t be using it but . . .
    Pulling out his wallet, he withdrew a keycard, opened the door, then held it open
     for her. “I had your bag delivered earlier. If you need anything”—
give me a call—
“just let the desk know. They’ll get you whatever you need.”
    She nodded, looking around the room before meeting his gaze. Damn, she did look exhausted.
     How had he missed that before?
    Because he’d been too damn hot for her, that’s why.
    Feeling like a total heel, he leaned forward to stroke a kiss along her soft cheek.
     His hand clenched into a fist at his side, wanting to grip her hair and pull her close.
     Tumble her back into bed and wrap himself around her for the night.
    Not going to happen.
    When he drew back, he was really afraid he saw tears in her eyes, but the smile she
     gave him this time seemed more genuine.
    “I’m sorry, Tyler. I’m just so ti—”
    “Hey, no need for apologies. Get some sleep. When you wake up, dial star-forty-five.
     It’ll connect you to my apartment. We can get some breakfast, if you’d like.”
    “That would be nice.” She stopped, and he thought she might say something else but
     then she just shook her head and he figured retreat was his best option right now.
    “Good night, Kate.”
    “Good night, Tyler.”
    Her words were barely audible as she stepped back into the room and closed the door.
    He stood there for several seconds, staring at the door like some lovesick fool, before
     he forced himself to head to his apartment.
    Once there, he headed straight for the fridge and a bottle of beer, though he knew
     he didn’t have enough alcohol to put him to sleep tonight.
    He settled himself on the couch with the remote and prepared for a restless night.
    **
    Kate sat on the edge of the sleek gray couch in the living area.
    The room had a definite modern vibe, with interesting patterns and color combinations.
     And at any other time she’d be checking out the design styles.
    Tonight, she barely registered the visuals.
    She’d freaked. Why the hell had she freaked?
    She’d just had the best sex of her life. She could be sprawled all over Tyler in his
     bed and wake up at any moment to have more great sex.
    What the hell was wrong with her?
    Maybe it’d been too soon after the breakup. Maybe she hadn’t been ready.
    Which was a total joke.
    She’d been more than ready, had been lusting after the man since she’d met him New
     Year’s Eve.
    Hell, she’d broken off her engagement because she couldn’t get him out of her head.
    And now? Now that she’d had him, was that it?
    She so wanted to talk to Annabelle, but Annabelle was probably in bed with Jared and
     wouldn’t be answering her phone