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breakfast because she doesn’t have anywhere to stay.”
    “Which one?” The weekend held definite possibilities now.
    She raised her eyebrows at him. “Interested, huh? She’s at Lakeview.”
    “I’m only asking how she is, that’s all. Plus, as soon as her car is ready, she’ll be gone.”
    “I don’t know. There’s something going on with her, but I can’t put my finger on it, and I can’t say anymore. HIPAA, remember?” She tossed her hair back and spun around to head into the kitchen.
    Ryan couldn’t argue with that statement. There was something about Caitlyn that didn’t make sense…or, really, a few things. For one, he’d checked her license in her purse to verify her identity and her name didn’t match the one she’d given him. Now, he’d find out why.

 
    Chapter Four
     
    The next day, Caitlyn wrapped a scarf around her neck and headed out the door of Lakeview Bed and Breakfast. It was chilly, but the sun sparkled on the freshly fallen snow and she needed to get outside and think. Her leg still ached and she didn’t have full use of it yet, but she could trudge around enough to make it down to the lake, especially since there was a path through the snow.
    She was almost down to the bench in the park when she heard her name. Turning around, she was surprised to see Officer Ryan Ramsay in street clothes striding toward her. She smiled and waved. “Hello, Officer Ramsay.”
    “Caitlyn. Nice to see you moving around.”
    Ryan trekked down the slope of the hill toward her, his limp more noticeable on the uneven terrain. She was curious about what had caused his problem, but didn’t feel she knew him well enough to ask. If he wanted her to know, he would tell her.
    “Mind if I join you?”
    When he reached her side, she summoned all the self-control she had not to stare at him with wide eyes. How had she failed to notice how good-looking this guy was? Brown hair, just the right amount of beard, and green eyes she could fall into all invaded her senses at once. She’d never felt such an immediate and powerful reaction to a man. Turning toward the water to hide her reaction, she said, “No, not at all. Though I warn you, I’m only going as far as the bench.” She pointed to her destination.
    “How’s your leg?” he asked as he came up beside her and placed his hand on the small of her back.
    Such a small gesture, yet she liked his hand right where it was. “Improving every day. I just wanted to get outside and enjoy the sun. It’s so beautiful with the pines around the lake.”
    “It is. Waiting for your car to be repaired?”
    “Yes, I’m afraid it will be at least another week.” Her foot landed in a small hole and she lost her balance. She reached for him, and he caught her in a matter of seconds, even with his injury. He grabbed her around the waist and she found herself staring into his green eyes, mere inches from hers. Her gaze veered down to his lips, and she found herself wondering what it would be like to kiss him.
    She jerked her gaze back to his eyes and blushed, shocked at the path her thoughts had taken. After all, she had just left her husband. But when had been the last time they had kissed? Their love life had become almost non-existent. Maybe if she had been more observant, she would have noticed the decline of their marriage. Maybe it wasn’t all Bruce’s fault if she could be turned on by another man this easily.
    Once Caitlyn straightened herself, they continued their stroll toward the lake, but Ryan didn’t move far from her, almost as if to say he had enjoyed the close encounter as much as she had. “Since you have no vehicle, then I insist on taking you to dinner tonight.”
    “Oh, heavens no. I couldn’t impose.”
    “You wouldn’t be, and I am only offering to take you to the little place on Main Street, Deb’s Diner. Have you tried it yet?”
    They reached the bench and she sat, positioning her leg so it was straight. “No, I haven’t. Is it