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whirled around and stared at her in furious disbelief. “What did you say?”
    With one arm crossed over her middle, the other raised so she could rub her brow, Beth laughed without humor. “You said it yourself. I thought I was in love with Brandon. I slept with him, made plans with him. But even I have to admit I wasn’t really in love with him, or I’d be more hurt by his betrayal.”
    So she wasn’t hurt. Levi considered that a very good thing.
    Her gaze lifted to his, and she looked so lost and so ashamed, that Levi almost couldn’t bear it. “Instead, all I can think about is the situation with you.”
    â€œIt’s not a situation , damn it. It’s a relationship.”
    â€œA friendly relationship, or so I thought. But now…” She ducked her head and groaned. “I’ve known you for two years, Levi. And not once did I ever think of sleeping with you.”
    â€œLiar.”
    She drew back in affront. “I beg your pardon?”
    Stalking closer, Levi said, “You’ve thought about it, honey. At least admit to that much.” Whether she’d ever planned to act on it or not, they’d been too close for her natural sensuality not to take over. “You’ve seen me at my worst, and at my best. We’ve swam together, danced together, laughed and complained together.”
    â€œAlways with Brandon there!”
    â€œSo?” As Levi advanced, Beth sidled away from the wall and backed up. Levi kept going—and so did she. “It didn’t stop me from fantasizing about you.”
    Her eyes widened.
    â€œA lot. I never would have sabotaged your relationship with Brandon by acting on my fantasies, but you can bet your sweet little ass that you factored into my dreams on a regular basis.”
    She shook her head, and continued backing away.
    â€œIt’s human nature, Beth. Men find it impossible to block a sexy woman from their thoughts.” His gaze dipped to her heaving breasts, proof of her agitation. “And vice versa.”
    â€œYou think you’re sexy?” she taunted, hoping to distract him.
    Levi grinned. “I’m the opposite of Brandon. Rough instead of polished. Open where he’s reserved. Daring when he’s cautious.”
    Beth had nothing to say to that.
    â€œMost importantly,” he added, watching for her reaction, “I would never cheat on you. I would never shame you.” He stared at her hard. “I would never do anything that I knew would hurt you.”
    She bit her lip.
    â€œDo you understand me, Beth? Never. ”
    In a small voice, she said, “I believe you.”
    Those words thrilled Levi. At least she knew him well enough to trust in his honor. That had to count for something.
    He waited until she looked up at him, then added, “And whether you think I’m sexy or not, you’ve thought about me.”
    Temper sparked in her eyes. “Where Brandon’s modest, you’re obviously vain.” Done retreating, Beth took a stance and lifted her chin. “Add that one to the list, why don’t you.”
    Levi laughed. God, he adored her. “If I am conceited, then honey, you made me that way the night you came to me.”
    She inhaled so fast, she nearly strangled herself.
    Levi grinned at her. “Don’t get me wrong, honey. I loved it. A lot.”
    In a display of belligerence, Beth crossed both arms under her breasts. “So now you’re blaming me for your character flaws?”
    He stepped close enough to touch her, and then paused. “Think about it, Beth. When shit fell apart with Brandon who did you go running to?”
    Her mouth tightened, but she refused to reply.
    Levi touched a thumb to his chest. “Me.”
    â€œI thought you were a friend.”
    â€œUh huh.” Levi nodded. “That’s why the first plan to come to your mind was having sex with me, right?”
    A rush of color stained her