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sweep and swirl of his tongue pulled a matching whirlpool of need from deep inside her. Nor did he keep his feelings hidden as a deep groan reverberated in his chest.
    The man was complex. The uptight facade he presented on first meeting was a better cover than any she’d seen. Because his cool exterior hid a powder keg of emotion, and now that she’d tapped into it, she wasn’t likely to forget. She threw herself into the moment, and continued to kiss him back.
    â€œAhem.”
    Ryan jumped back immediately.
    Zoe faced her twin. “Hi, Ari,” she said, blinking, her voice slightly hoarse.
    Her sister nodded. “Hi. Do you really think this is the right place for that?”
    Zoe caught the teasing note in her sister’s voice. “And who appointed you the kissing gestapo?”
    Ari laughed, then leaned closer to Ryan. “I don’t believe we were formally introduced yesterday.” She extended her hand. “I’m Ariana Donovan.”
    â€œRyan Baldwin. I’d shake your hand, but I’ve been digging in the dirt.”
    â€œIf Zoe didn’t mind your hands all over her, I think I can handle a simple shake.”
    Ryan felt a rush of heat rise to his face. “I think I’m going to make myself scarce,” he muttered.
    â€œRyan spent the morning with Sam,” Zoe told her twin. “They were making the pig feel more at home.” She gestured toward the patch of dirt.
    â€œIn Mom’s daffodils, I see. It’s gonna be a pain re-planting those.”
    Ryan groaned. The sisters were more alike than they realized. He grabbed his shirt, which hung over the back of the bench. “It was nice to meet you, Ari,” he said.
    â€œSame here.” Ari gave him a brief nod.
    â€œBye, Ryan.” Zoe treated him to a wave. “I’ll be seeing you.”
    At her blatant stare at his still-bare chest, he had a hunch she meant that in a very literal sense, too.
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    Z OE WATCHED AS R YAN STRODE around the side of the house. He couldn’t get away fast enough and she found his embarrassment endearing. His kiss, on the other hand, had been explosive.
    â€œWell, well, well.” Ari studied her twin, piercing her with a knowing stare.
    Zoe shoved her hands into her front jeans pockets. “Well what?”
    â€œI can’t believe I caught you making out with the social worker,” she said, laughing.
    Obviously Ari hadn’t seen Quinn yet today because she was acting as if everything were normal. They might keep the truth about Ryan from the rest of the family, but Quinn and Zoe wouldn’t keep Ari in the dark. She’d been the only family member who’d finally known Zoe was alive back when everyone had thought she’d disappeared and had probably died. On her return, Zoe had promised herself no more lies between herself and her twin. But they couldn’t talk here and run the risk of Sam overhearing.
    â€œThat social worker is hot. Or hadn’t you noticed?” Zoe asked.
    Focusing on the more positive aspects of Ryan wasn’t difficult after that heated kiss. Of course she couldn’t entirely ignore the discomfort she felt at enjoying Ryan when he didn’t have her family’s best interest at heart.
    Ari raised an eyebrow. “I hadn’t actually. I have my own guy at home, but I’m glad to see you’ve got your eyes open.”
    Zoe shrugged. Her feelings about Ryan and their first kiss were too new for her to want to discuss them even with her sister.
    â€œHe’s definitely different than anyone you’ve been attracted to before.”
    â€œSo I’ve noticed.”
    â€œHe’s much more…How shall I put this delicately? He’s much more like me than like you. Which makes sense since opposites attract. Just look at me and Quinn.”
    Ari and Quinn were the ultimate in love couples. Comparing Zoe’s lust for Ryan to her twin’s love for her husband