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drink. “Not at all. It could be a
completely moot point by next week. Go out with them a couple of times, see
what clicks. I have a feeling the answer will be obvious—one way or the
other—after a few more dates.”
    Jordan rubbed her tired eyes. She’d been a fool to hide. If
she’d sought her friends’ help yesterday, she wouldn’t have tossed and turned
all night. “Okay. That sounds reasonable.”
    Stephanie stood and paced the room. Jordan was used to her
friend’s boundless energy. Stephanie never sat for long. “What Soph says makes
sense, but when you’re with them, you might want to remember something.”
    “What’s that?” Jordan asked.
    “You know they’re both good guys, but it wouldn’t hurt to
check out their abilities in bed as well.”
    Jordan groaned. “Ugh. Really, Steph? You think I’m going to
sleep with them? Both of them?”
    “Why wouldn’t you? Personally, I think sex is a pretty
important factor when picking a perspective boyfriend. Take Jared, for
instance—”
    Jayne put her hands over her ears. “God. No more details
about your sex life. I already have a hard time looking at Jared without
picturing him doing one of the umpteen million sex positions you’ve described
to us.”
    Stephanie seemed unfazed by Jayne’s reaction. “So sue me for
wanting to spark some creativity in you. I keep hoping my stories will prompt
you all to get off your asses and get laid. Hell, Jordan, if you really want to
shake things up, fuck both of them at the same time. How freaking hot would
that be?”
    Jordan tried not to succumb to the image, but it was too
late. Stephanie had triggered the memory of her fantasy. Heat crept into her
face and she tried to cover her blush by taking a long swig of her drink. “I
appreciate your advice, Steph. I really do. And I think you’re right.”
    “You do?” Stephanie and Jayne asked in unison.
    “Not about the threesome,” she said loudly. “Dear God! Can
you imagine me trying something like that? I just think it’s time I stopped
making sex all about love and marriage and forever, and started thinking of it
as something casual and fun. Besides, I’m so horny I’ve worn the batteries out
on my vibrator twice in the past few months. Something’s gotta change, since
it’s clear marriage isn’t in my immediate future.”
    “I don’t know about that. I think sex and love should go hand
in hand.” Jayne would always be their hopeless romantic.
    Stephanie rolled her eyes. “Lay off the romance novels,
Jayne. It’s not healthy.”
    “Please. Let’s not go there again.” Jordan warded off the
coming debate. She’d heard it one too many times. She let herself believe her
friends were right, that things weren’t as dire as she thought, but there was
one more niggling idea rumbling around in the back of her mind. One she
couldn’t say aloud, but it was the thing that bothered her the most.
    She wasn’t sure either man wanted her at all. They’d both
spent a large part of yesterday telling her how great the other guy was.
What if neither of them was interested and they were each trying to find a way
to pawn her off on the other? She swallowed heavily and put the thought from
her mind. Everything would be clearer after Friday. She’d just have to hang on
until then.
    She stood and walked around her desk. “Thanks for listening
to me.”
    Sophie stood and hugged her. “That’s what friends are for.
And for what it’s worth, I think either one of those guys would be lucky to
have you. Now it’s time to start worrying about the really important stuff.”
    Jordan frowned. “Like what?”
    “Like what you’re wearing to the party on Friday.”

Chapter Six
     
    Casey picked up a rag to wipe off his hands and walked to
the front door to see who was knocking. It was nearly midnight—his witching
hour. He��d been working on his new sculpture for nearly twelve hours straight,
letting the clay take shape and form while relieving his