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curtains covered the windows and balcony doors; heavier tan drapes pulled to the sides. A natural wood chair rail divided the wall in half, light green at the top and dark green at the bottom.
    She smiled and nodded. Now, she felt more like herself. Pulling out her cell phone, she hit the speed dial for home and kicked off her shoes.
    “Angel Haven, Ariel speaking. May I help you?”
    “Hey, it’s Karen. Is Kristin there?”
    “Dr. Mentor has been called out of town on business. Is there anyone else you wish to speak to?”
    “Who’s home?” Karen walked to the balcony doors. Pushing the curtains aside, she tried again to find whatever it was flying around the estate.
    “Mrs. McClennan is here visiting. Would you like to speak to her?”
    Karen had actually wanted Kristin’s steady advice, but Misty could give her some insight about what was going on. “Sure. Put her on.”
    “One moment, please.”
    Karen chewed her bottom lip while she waited. With all Misty had been through lately, she was sure to have some advice on how to handle Bradford.
    “Karen, it’s been forever.”
    “It’s only been a couple of months since you left, and you’re still at the mansion more often than not.” Karen walked back to the bed and stretched out, crossing her ankles. “And didn’t we just fight part of Medusa’s team earlier this week?”
    “You have no flair for the dramatic. How have you been?”
    Karen thought about that for a moment. After Misty’s marriage, she had battled jealousy, hurt, and loneliness. Finding her center after that had been harder than she thought. “Okay, I guess. We all miss you around Angel Haven. How’s married life?”
    “Great. The only downside is that he’s gone on assignments so much. Every time Commander Frailer needs an ULTRA rep, he sends Jack.”
    Karen could hear the exasperation in her friend’s voice. “Your fault for marrying someone so popular.”
    “Tell me about it. I swear, if one more female rookie agent bats her eyes at him, it’s going to be POW, right to the moon.”
    Karen couldn’t stop the laugh that pushed its way out. Maybe I don’t have a reason to be jealous after all. Poor Misty. She certainly had her hands full. Her husband Jack was way too hot with his long red hair, perfect physique, and slight British accent. ULTRA’s top field commander was certainly in the best shape of anyone she’d ever seen. And marriage hadn’t changed Misty one bit. “You were the one who proclaimed him drop-dead gorgeous,” Karen said. “This is the price you have to pay.”
    “Ooh, thanks for the sympathy.”
    “Hang on a second, while I wring the sarcasm out of my phone.”
    “So, did you call just to bust my chops, or are you homesick? Kristin said you were on a weekend getaway.”
    Karen pushed the speaker button on her phone and sat up to braid her hair. “Neither. I just need to talk to someone.”
    “Shoot. I’ll try to help.”
    She twisted a rubber band around the end, then threw her suitcase on the bed and flipped it open. “The guy who owns the mansion I’m staying in is interested in me. His name is Bradford Troyington.”
    “Nice. Tell me more.”
    Karen pulled out her nightshirt and a pair of sweat pants. “He’s got a huge house, people that work for him, and he’s worth about a zillion dollars. His family goes back generations.”
    “So far, so good,” Misty said. “Please continue.”
    Karen yanked her nightshirt over her head. “After what happened with the horrible relationship I’ve just gotten out of, I don’t want anyone right now. And Bradford’s kind of harsh to his people.” She paused. “Well, one of his people.”
    “I see,” Misty said. “Well, you’re coming home tomorrow, right? You could always take advantage of the situation. After all, you’ll probably never see him again.”
    Karen plopped on the bed. “You know I can’t do that. I don’t want to hurt his feelings. And there’s this other guy here.”
    “Uh