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trusting him.
    Kate desperately needed to talk to someone about Alex, but she couldn’t bear to have Brandy disappointed by her out-of-character behavior.
    When her college pal Ronnie called a few days later to catch up, Kate found herself telling her friend everything.
     
    “I knew he was too good to be true,” Kate added once she’d finished with the whole sordid affair.
    “He wasn’t different at all. I was a fool to trust him, Ronnie. What’s the matter with me anyway? Am I wearing some invisible sign somewhere announcing to the male population how naïve I am? I was right—all men are the same. They’re all creeps. They just come disguised in different clothing.”
    “Kate, you don’t know that. He might just be busy like you thought.”
    “Oh, give me a break. He’s just like Seth. He got what he wanted so he moved on. I am so through with men. You can have them all—Alex included. They’re all the same.”
    “ You don’t mean that. Don’t give up on him so easily. Maybe he just needs some time.”
    “Oh please! It was just a game for him. I must have seemed very amusing to him. I can’t believe I fell for his lies.” Kate tried to control the tears. She couldn’t believe she was actually crying over a man who didn’t deserve her tears. “From now on, I’m concentrating on work and work alone. If I need any male companionship, I’ll spend more time with Earl.”
    * * * *
    What was wrong with him anyway? Why wasn’t he happy? Two weeks ago, he would have been thrilled by the outcome. He had her and her father exactly where he wanted them. But after one night in Kate arms, everything changed.
    So why couldn’t he just go to her—tell her the truth about their past connection? He’d make her understand somehow.
    Alex knew the right thing to do would be to leave her alone. End this thing now before it got any further out of his control. But he couldn’t do the right thing by her no matter how much he wanted to. Kate was different. Hell, he was different. He no longer cared about hurting her father.
    Alex wrestled with his conscience for days before finally accepting the truth. Kate had gotten under his skin the way no other woman had. He wanted more from her than just sexual satisfaction. He wanted all of her. But first, he needed some guarantees she wouldn’t tell him to go to hell the moment she learned the truth. To get those guarantees, he was willing to do just about anything—including marrying her.
    He bought an engagement ring; then, knowing how much she loved the bookstore, he’d bought it for Kate as a wedding present. Once they were married, he’d find a way to tell her their families’ connection. He’d make her understand somehow.
    Alex stood just outside the bookstore for a long time just looking at her. The second he saw her through the window, he knew he loved her. As crazy as it sounded for someone as analytical as he’d once prided himself as being, he loved Kate Edwards. The daughter of the man he’d once swore to be his enemy.
    “ Hello, Kate.” She turned at the sound of her name. Her expression said it all. He’d hurt her terribly.
    “What are you doing here,” she asked at last without one little bit of welcome in her eyes.
    “I came to talk. To explain.”
    “There’s nothing to talk about .” She turned away, gathering her things. She was ready to write him out of her life completely.
    She clicked off the lights and walked to the door, resisting his attempts to touch her.
    “I think you said it all in your silence, don’t you?” She blinked then looked away. She was going to cry. “It’s late and I’m tired, so please go.”
     
    “There is, Kate. There’s plenty to say. I want to—” There was so much he wanted to say to her. I love you. I’m sorry I hurt you. Please forgive me.
    “What? What do you want, Alex.” She faced him again. Her hand still rested on the door. Her unshed tears held all her uncertainties.
    “I want you to marry