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this.” He set it down and turned toward her. “Is it any good?”
    â€œYes, I’m enjoying it. I started it on the flight from New York to Seattle and I’m anxious to finish it.” She knew she would enjoy it a lot more if she had been able to concentrate on what she was reading, dueonly in part to Dylan’s restlessness and more to the sensual energy that seemed to emanate from him. “Justin read it and passed it on to me.”
    His gaze darted around the cabin, not really landing on anything in particular. “How’s Justin doing?” He pulled a couple of chairs in front of the fireplace, sat in one and indicated the other one for her. “We didn’t get a chance to talk. I sent an e-mail about using the cabin and he sent me the key. In the brief note he enclosed he said he’d been very busy. Is he still flying for the charter company?”
    She seated herself in the other chair. It was obvious he was trying to make small talk, something to ease the tension. She knew he was right. Circumstances had marooned them at the cabin. She needed to put forth the same effort. She was very much aware of how close together the chairs were, but it somehow seemed very cozy—the fireplace, the sound of rain on the roof and the most desirable man she had ever encountered seated at her side. So why was she being assaulted by waves of apprehension?
    â€œHe’s still flying for them. He’s been flying his maximum allowed hours plus putting in lots of extra time with other functions. He has an opportunity…” She hesitated, not sure if she should tell Dylan about Justin’s plans.
    â€œAn opportunity? You mean the partnership? He mentioned it, saying it was something he wanted to check out, but never said anything else about it. Is he going through with it?”
    â€œWell, since he’s already said something to you about it, I guess it won’t hurt if I fill you in. The information isn’t common knowledge yet, so I’d appreciate it if you didn’t say anything to anyone.”
    â€œNo problem. I’m very good at not revealing things that need to be kept private. Most of my business transactions required that type of discretion.”
    â€œWhat’s happening right now is that he’s buying half the charter company he works for, with a five-year option to buy out the other half at a predetermined price. He looked at it from all angles and finally decided to go through with the deal. As the senior pilot he’s been able to pretty much set his own schedule, take the flights he wanted and be off when he wanted. As one of the owners it will mean a lot more responsibility and a long-term commitment.”
    A subdued laugh escaped Dylan’s throat, one of irony more than amusement. “Funny the way things turn around—” he became reflective as he stared at the flames “—sometimes when you least expect it.”
    â€œOh? Like what?” She cocked her head and looked at him, her keen interest in what he had said written all over her features.
    He ignored her question, once again sidestepping her attempt to delve into what he considered private matters. He felt much more comfortable discussing something safe like Justin’s plans. “Will being one of the owners mean that he won’t be able to take any more of the flights himself? I know how much he loves to fly.”
    â€œThat was one of the considerations he had to deal with. He won’t be able to take as many flights, but it’s something that will allow him to plan for the future and build a career should something happen that would prevent him from being able to fly. He gave it a lot of thought. We discussed it several times, and he finally decided to make the commitment. He plans tobuy out the other half of the company as quickly as possible.”
    A hint of a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. “He hasn’t said so, but I know