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can think clearer, then we'll talk."
    "I'm sorry. I'm sure it feels like I'm trying to rush you, but you have to understand that I've waited...” He closed his eyes and let out a slow breath. “Doesn't matter. Let me show you the best place to rest then tonight we can have dinner together at...that is I'd like to have dinner with you, if you'd accept my invitation."
    She gave Jaryn points for effort. Inside she felt like smiling but lacked the energy. He probably did know the best place to stay in town...but then again there probably weren't too many places in a town the size of Stonepass. “I appreciate that, and a dinner out that doesn't involve some type of processed food sounds nice.” She pointed to the silver compact behind them. “This is mine."
    Jaryn walked over then opened the driver's side door. “Come on. Let's go get you tucked in bed."
    She settled into the seat and looked up at the man who claimed to be, for all intents and purposes, her husband as deemed by the cosmos. She didn't understand him. One minute he was basically ordering her to spill all her secrets, and the next he capitulated to her demands for space and even offered to suggest a hotel for her to stay at. Her mind was too tired to unscramble the intricacies of this dance. She needed sleep before attempting to continue this battle of wills.
    "If you follow me, I'll show you a comfortable place to rest your head for a few hours,” Jaryn said.
    Jaryn closed her door and she started the electric motor. The instrument panel showed that she only had about an hour charge left in the battery. She glanced in the rear view mirror to see which car he climbed into. The Jeep was an old model with four doors. It was deep blue and had a black soft top. When he turned the vehicle on, it was obvious that it hadn't been converted to electric as had all new cars in the last fifteen years. The rumble of the engine reminded her of the growl she'd heard with her head nestled against his chest a moment ago.
    The vehicle appeared taller than others she'd seen on the road and had large knobby tyres. He must either do a lot of driving off-road or had it outfitted for harsh winters. She didn't know how much snow they got here, but she'd always heard that Montana winters could be brutal. Maybe he lived in the country, where ploughs didn't frequent? What would it be like to live away from the conveniences of town in winter? Did he ever get snowed in? What about power? Visions of long, dark nights with nothing to do but conserve heat by snuggling together in front of a fire flashed through her mind. She had a feeling with Jaryn they wouldn't need many blankets. The man was a walking furnace. He could be completely naked and still radiate enough warmth to keep her comfortable. What did Jaryn look like naked?
    She'd felt the strong muscles of his chest and arms as he held her. His waist was trim and hips lean. Nicole had often fantasised about being with a man who could become aroused simply by being in her presence. Would there come a time when she could step into Jaryn's arms, press against his hips and feel his hardness against her stomach? She knew one thing—standing there in Jaryn's arms had definitely awakened something in her. A few moments ago, her mind had been too scattered to focus on any aspect of desire, but now that she'd calmed down she recognised the signs. Her nipples were tight and her belly fluttered. She had the urge to clench her legs together to appease the tingling between them.
    Looking back up into the mirror, she saw the Jeep waiting at the exit to the parking lot and shook her head to clear the fog of arousal. As she pulled out into traffic behind Jaryn, she prayed she hadn't lost her mind.
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Chapter Three
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    Nicole followed Jaryn's Jeep down the aptly named Main Street. Small mom-and-pop stores lined the sidewalks. There were no fast food joints or large discount stores in sight. They'd paused at the