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small smile touched her lips. “She usually doesn’t. Why don’t I take her so you can get back? Thanks for reading with her.”
    The formality was back in her voice. Ethan’s eyebrow arched. “How about you sit down and tell me why you’re treating me like a stranger.”
    “That’s silly, Ethan.”
    He dealt with dishonesty everyday in his business. Sarah was far from an artist of deception. “I was ridiculous a few minutes ago, and now I’m silly.”
    “No, of course you’re not.” She sat on the edge of the loveseat, her hands clasped. “I’m sorry if I’ve hurt your feelings.”
    “I don’t bruise easy.” He held her gaze while he waited. She wiggled her foot double-time, a nervous habit he recognized.
    “I don’t like Nicolette,” she said hastily. She bit her lip, stood. “I’m sorry. That was incredibly rude.”
    So that was the problem. Ethan got to his feet with Kylee. “Where would you like me to lay her down?”
    Her eyes met his again, full of apology, before she glanced away. “I’ll take her.”
    “I’ve got her. Which bedroom, Sarah?”
    “The bedroom to the left.”
    He walked with Kylee snuggled in his arms. Sarah hurried ahead of him, dimmed the light in the room, pulled back the covers on the queen sized mattress. He lay Kylee down and Sarah covered her. She brushed her lips over her daughter’s forehead and placed two pillows next to the edge of the bed to keep her from falling. Ethan stared down at her sweet little face, ran his finger down her nose.
    Sarah stood by the door, walked out when he turned.
    He followed her to the sitting area, snagged her hand. “Hey, let me apologize for earlier. I didn’t know Nicolette’s comments bothered you so much. You’re an amazing photographer.”
    She hesitated before she wrapped her arms around him in a hug. Ethan returned the embrace and relaxed.
    “Let’s just forget the whole thing.” Sarah eased back, staring up. “I was oversensitive. I’m sure Nicolette’s a lovely woman.”
    A smile ghosted Ethan’s lips. “You never were a very good fibber, Sarah.”
    The troubled look was back on her face as she tried to break away, but Ethan held her tight.
    “She’s very beautiful, Ethan, and it doesn’t matter what I think as long as you’re happy.”
    He was happy now that everything was okay between them. “I’m happy enough.”
    Her brows furrowed. “I don’t want you to be ‘happy enough’. That’s not good enough. You deserve more than that.”
    Over the years, he’d become very content with ‘happy enough’, but lately he’d been restless for more.
    Sarah smoothed his shirt, his tie, smiled. “You should get back, Ethan. I’m sure Nicolette’s concerned.”
    He doubted it but nodded. “We’re good here?”
    “Yes, absolutely. I’m sorry again—”
    “Don’t be.” He smiled and moved forward, kissing her. When his lips met hers, he instantly recognized his mistake. His fingers curled tight against the cotton of her robe as her exotic flavor left his head swimming. He remembered why he’d avoided the habitual gesture over the last several weeks.
    As her floral scent surrounded him and he stared into kind eyes, it was all he could do to stop himself from moving in again, from deepening the kiss and ruining one of the most important friendships he had.
    Ethan stepped back.
    Sarah’s smile vanished as she searched his face. “Are you okay?”
    He tried for a casual smile. “Yeah. It’s just getting late. I need to go find Hunter.” He needed to get away from her.
    Sarah’s brows furrowed as she walked him to the door. Her hand touched his when he turned the knob, and he jumped back.
    “Ethan, what’s wrong?”
    “Nothing. Good night. Lock up after me.” He smiled absently and stepped through the door, concerned by the direction his thoughts kept taking.

Chapter 3

    S ARAH WATCHED HUNTER KISS HIS bride as the sun sank along the horizon. A tear rolled down her cheek as she thought of Jake,