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soft as he gazed at her. “I
was thinking about how much I enjoyed kissing you the other
night.”
    Anna’s body tingled and her heartbeat
quickened. “I liked it too.”
    “Aaron said you just got out of a bad
relationship. I don’t want to scare you away by moving things along
too fast.”
    Anna’s eyebrows furrowed. “He did?”
    Hugo’s eyes narrowed. “Is it not true?”
    Anna hesitated. “It’s really complicated, but
yeah, I suppose that’s the easiest way to explain it,” she said
slowly. How else could she explain Devin?
    He rubbed the back of his neck. “It wasn’t
with Aaron, was it?”
    “What? Oh, no. No, of course not. He’s...a
really good friend.” She looked up. “Are you upset?”
    “No. You’re just reluctant to talk about your
past and it makes it hard to get to know you.”
    She looked down at her feet. “I’m sorry. It’s
not easy to talk about.”
    “Was he abusive?”
    “Aaron?” she exclaimed, looking up.
    Hugo smiled. “No. I know him better than
that.” He shook his head. “I meant your past relationship.”
    “Oh. I....” She sighed sadly. “I don’t really
want to talk about it.”
    Hugo’s eyes became sad and he pushed himself
away from the door post. He stepped close and cradled her cheek. “I
wish you would trust me, but I understand. If you ever want to
talk, I’m a good listener.”
    “Thanks,” she said softly, putting her hand
on his.
    He took a small step closer and Anna’s breath
hitched in her throat. “Is it okay if I kiss you again?” he asked
quietly.
    Her whole body tingled as she nodded. He
smiled tenderly as he bent down and gently caressed her lips with
his. His hand moved from her cheek to the back of her head where it
tangled in her hair. She stepped forward and put her hands on his
upper arms for support. He slanted his mouth against hers with
slightly more pressure, teasing her lips with his tongue and put
his other hand on her lower back. Anna held back a soft moan as his
tongue explored her mouth, drawing her own tongue to him and
caressing it, sending delicious shivers through her body.
    Their bodies touched as he held her close and
she could feel his heat radiating into her. He had held her to
himself many times today and Anna realized the intimacy he created
with her while they danced. But this was more intimate than dancing
together. She slid her hands up his arms, over his shoulders and
around his neck as he deepened his kiss.
    Her phone rang in her purse and they ended
the kiss reluctantly. Anna gave him an apologetic look as she went
to ignore the call. “It’s Aaron,” she said, frowning. Aaron knew
she was out with Hugo. Why would he call her? She silenced the call
and looked up at Hugo. “He wouldn’t call unless it were
important.”
    “Is he home?” he asked.
    “I don’t know.” She pushed the screen on her
phone. “Aaron? What’s wrong?”
    “Where are you?” Aaron asked. He sounded
upset.
    “Outside the door of the apartment.”
    He didn’t say anything but a moment later the
door opened and he looked between her and Hugo.
“Something...happened.”
    Anna didn’t like the look on his face. “What
happened?”
    Aaron looked hesitantly at Hugo and back at
her. “Tom’s here.” He looked back at Hugo. “I’m sorry, Hugo. But I
really need to talk to Kat alone.”
    Hugo looked a little bewildered as he
nodded.
    Anna bit her lip. “I’m sorry, Hugo.”
    Hugo recovered enough to offer a weak smile.
“It’s okay.” He leaned forward and kissed Anna on the cheek. “I’ll
see you tomorrow.” He and Aaron shook hands and then Hugo turned
and walked to the elevator.
    Aaron grabbed her hand and pulled her into
the apartment, closing the door behind her. Tom was sitting on the
couch with a very unhappy look on his face. He looked up as Anna
walked into the room.
    “Did you tell her?” he asked.
    Aaron shook his head and then turned to Anna.
“Hon...it’s Jenna. She’s....” He swallowed and