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“He wouldn’t, Mom. We both know that.”
    “I hate it that you won’t trust yourself.”
    “I know.”
    “Master Jarvin and I worry about you, Katelyn.”
    “I know that, too, Mom. Tell Jarv hi when he calls next and give him a hug from me when he gets home.”
    “All right. Take care of yourself.”
    “You too.” She started to hang up and then caught herself. “Hey, Mom…thanks for listening. Go to bed. I love you.”
    This time the soft sob was clear. “I love you, too, darling. Goodnight.”
    Wondering why the hell she had stayed, Kate continued to stare at the ceiling of Connor’s bedroom. Because he told you to .
    That was part of it. She admitted that much. A bigger part was she couldn’t bring herself to leave and didn’t want to worry him if he should return and find her gone. Her heart ached with a nearly unbearable pain. He had left and promised not to return. He’d left because she couldn’t give him what he needed even though he represented the only man she’d ever imagined loving forever.
    How the hell do I go on without him?

Chapter Seven
    Kate’s head pounded. Lack of sleep and too many hours spent arguing with herself had taken a toll. Squinting against the bright sunlight, she handed the cabbie a twenty. The parking area lay empty except for her little red compact and a truck parked near the back entrance to the barn turned reception hall. The thought of seeing someone she knew sickened her. Had anyone watched Connor haul her to his car? Did they think she was drunk or had no one cared since at least fifty percent of the guests were related to him?
    If they saw her now, they’d know where she spent the night. His running pants hung on her hips and his T-shirt dwarfed her, not to mention how ridiculous the whole thing looked with heels. Anyone could see she hadn’t been home. Two men strolled from the barn, one with distinctive red-gold hair, the other dark. Suddenly, everything became clear…the ass grab, the obnoxiousness, probably even the invitation to a three-way. Connor had set her up. And the cocky bastards sauntering to their truck were as responsible as he was.
    She stood near the end of the sidewalk before it even registered she’d moved. “I want to thank you two for being so much fun last night.”
    They stopped beside her and took in her outfit with nearly identical grins.
    Al winked. “Happy to help. Looks like you enjoyed the rest of the evening.”
    “Oh, I did. In fact, I had so much fun I thought I’d continue it today. Marc and Darcy have a cabin on grounds. They invited me to join them last night. Maybe the three of us could see if they’re still around.”
    Kurt searched the empty parking lot with a scowl. “Where’s my little brother?”
    “Con?” She shrugged and sidled closer to her prey. “You know him, probably off doing some legal crap. Short and boring, that’s our Connor. You two on the other hand are anything but…” Kurt’s eyes grew wide when she walked her fingers up his chest. “Short.” Turning to his cousin, she smiled like he was a hot fudge sundae on a summer’s day. “Or boring.”
    They both practically stumbled away. The darker one even held out a hand to ward her off. “Hey, now. I think you have the wrong idea, Kate.”
    “What happened to calling me, baby girl?” Batting her lashes, she moved in on him again. “I so love feeling innocent and helpless next to a dynamic man like you, Alonso.”
    Kurt stared at her then burst out laughing. “She’s shittin’ us, Al. Aren’t you?”
    “I don’t know. Were you shitting me last night?”
    “Yes.” He smiled. “Sorry about that. Looks like things turned out all right though since you’re wearing my brother’s clothes.”
    “Maybe they belong to someone else.”
    “Nope. I gave Con that Packers’ shirt as a joke. He hates football.”
    “Guess you got me.” Why had she thought it would be a good idea to talk to them? Kurt sounded so much like her lost friend