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life sucked.

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Lucy loved her classes. She didn’t understand why people com-plained about college. Even as a kid she’d enjoyed learning, a trait that set her apart from most of her classmates. As a result she’d been inducted into the nerdy group. They understood her and appreciated her quirky ways. She slung her purse and satchel over her shoulder and looked at her watch. Four o’clock. Her last class had just let out. As she waited for a cab, someone behind her called her name. She turned to see Trey sprinting toward her.
    “Hey, Lucy.”
    “Hi, Trey. I hear you bought some new furniture,” she said, not-ing his long-sleeved black shirt and snug jeans. He was a powerful man. He had a different build than Rand, but equally powerful.
    Both men were lean and strong, but Rand’s was a street-tough appearance while Trey’s aggressive nature concealed itself behind an infectious smile and quiet disposition.
    “Yep. I don’t know what I would’ve done if Rand hadn’t been there.”
    “He was glad to do it.”
    Trey pointed at the large brick building behind her. “Did class just let out?”

    “Yeah. If I ever catch a cab, I might actually make it home before midnight,” she grumbled as yet another cab sped by, ignoring her completely. “I should just take the subway.” Trey placed his hand on her elbow. “You have a few minutes for a cup of coffee?”
    She searched his face for signs he was hitting on her. When all she saw was a friend offering to buy her cup of coffee, she smiled.
    “Sure. I could use the caffeine fix.”
    They started down the street in silence. As they came upon a little coffee shop that boasted the best beans in New York, Trey stopped and held the door for her.
    “Thanks,” she said, appreciating the fact that some men still held doors for women. She wasn’t seeing nearly enough of that sort of thing since leaving her small town in Ohio.
    Spotting an empty table, she headed toward it. Their waitress took their order and quickly went off to fill it, leaving Lucy with a silent and watchful Trey.
    “Rand and I were talking about you the other day,” she blurted out, needing to break the uncomfortable moment.
    “Is that right?” Trey said as their coffee arrived. He thanked their waitress, who promptly began to stutter and tremble, clearly taken with him.
    Lucy poured cream in hers and noticed as Trey dumped four packets of sugar in his. The man must have a terrific metabolism.
    “Yeah, we were just saying that you’re awfully quiet. You don’t socialize much. Have you made many friends since you moved here?”
    “Nah, I try to keep a low profile. You and Rand are enough for me.”
    “Wouldn’t a single guy like you rather hang out where he might see some action?”
    He chuckled. “Action? You have no idea how much action I’ve seen over the years, Lucy. Action isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.” She couldn’t seem to stop herself from asking, “Do you have a girlfriend tucked away?”

    Trey stayed quiet as he stirred his coffee. Finally he said, “No, there’s no one for me. Sometimes it’s best that way.”
    “Maybe you just aren’t looking in the right place,” she said softly, hating the note of sadness in his voice. It seemed wrong for a guy like Trey to be alone. Surely women drooled over him every-where he went, so why was he single?
    “I’ve got too much unfinished business, Lucy. Until it’s settled, there won’t be any Mrs. Trey Madison to warm my sheets.” He paused before adding, “Besides, I stay pretty busy counseling.”
    “Counseling?”
    “Yeah, I counsel couples.”
    She perked up at the prospect of learning more about him. “Like a marriage counselor?”
    He grinned. “More of a sex therapist.”
    Lucy blushed. “Oh.”
    Trey winked at her. “You and Rand won’t be needing counseling, that’s for sure. Now there’s a marriage waiting to happen.” She cringed and looked away. “No. Rand doesn’t do marriage.” He cupped her