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knew she hadn’t done anything wrong, but still.
    She’d want to shrivel up and die of embarrassment if Matteo thought less of her.
    “Are we all ready to go?” she asked brightly when she returned to the table.
    Stasia offered her a wan smile. “I’m suddenly exhausted and Gavin refuses to let me sit here one minute longer. Bossy man.”
    “Your eyelids are drooping,” Gavin pointed out. “You’re about to fall asleep at the table. I think that’s a clue you need to get some rest.” The love and concern on Stasia’s husband’s face was unmistakable. How she wished for a man to love her like that…
    Paige shoved the wistful yearning deep inside her. No time for that tonight.
    She needed to get out of here.
    “Thank you for including me in your celebration.” Paige went to Stasia and drew her into a quick embrace.
    “Thank you so much for coming. You know you’re always welcome to spend time with us. You’ve become part of the family, Paige.” Stasia smiled, then looked at her brother. “Take her home, Matt. She looks as tired as I feel. No offense,” she said quickly to Paige.
    “None taken.” Tired and scared, more like it.
    The faster they got out of this restaurant and away from Paul Leonard, the better.

Chapter Three
    Paige was quiet the entire ride home. Matteo had driven them all to the restaurant, meeting Gavin there. Paige and Matty had sat in the backseat, his sister in the front, Stasia rambling on about baby names and colors and how she was going to redo one of the bedrooms and make it into a baby heaven, direct quote.
    Matteo had half-listened to her, nodding, making all the right noises at the appropriate times. His gaze had constantly gone to the rearview mirror, where he could watch Paige as she spoke with Matty, ruffled his hair or laughed with him. She’d gone pensive as she stared out the window, her profile so heartbreakingly beautiful he’d wanted to pull over the car, open the back door and pull her into his arms. Whisper that he made a mistake, pushing her away after their one explosive night together.
    But he didn’t. He couldn’t. Over ten years older than her, he’d lived his life whereas she was just starting hers. He would be a burden. Too old, too responsible, too…everything. She deserved more than what he could give her.
    She looked much the same now as she had on the ride over to the restaurant, though she sat in the passenger seat next to him. Her expression once again pensive, her gaze locked on the window as the city passed them by. She’d said not a word since they’d piled into the car. Even Matty was quiet in the backseat, talking softly to himself, his imagination fueling him on.
    “What did you want to talk to me about?” she asked, her soft, seductive voice breaking the silence, making him achingly aware of her nearness, her soft, floral scent.
    “We should wait until we get home.” He flicked a glance at her, saw that she was studying him, her lips tight. She looked angry, though over what he couldn’t be sure.
    “No, I’d rather talk about it now. If you don’t mind,” she hastily added, her expression contrite.
    “Paige.” His voice was overly stern and he knew he sounded like he was her father. But he couldn’t help it. “Not now.” He flicked his head in Matty’s direction. Speaking of the upcoming trip in front of his son would only lead to endless questions and nonstop anxiousness on Matty’s part. He wouldn’t know they were leaving until the morning they got on the plane if Matteo had his way.
    “Fine.” She crossed her arms in front of her chest, her lips formed in a little pout. Angry and sexy as hell with it. He didn’t know what had set her off, but he’d never seen Paige so defiant.
    Was he a pig if he admitted he liked that little show of defiance?
    The moment they arrived home, Paige was ushering Matty to his room, helping him change into his pajamas before urging him into the bathroom to brush his teeth. The hour was