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Luke regarded Kelsey, the expression in his dark brown eyes unreadable. “Why do I make you nervous?”

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It was foolish to deny the obvious. But neither was she about to explain her reaction to this stranger.

Luke rested his elbows on the table. “Have I done something to offend or alarm you during our short acquaintance?”

“No. You haven’t.” She took a deep breath.

He pinned her with an intent gaze. “This youth center is too important to fall victim to a personality quirk. If you don’t think we can work together, tell me now.”

Kelsey was taken aback by his candor. From everything she’d heard and seen, he appeared to be a principled, compassionate…safe man. What could she have to fear from a former army doctor?

She forced herself to meet his eyes. “The truth is, I’m a bit battle-scarred myself. I apologize if I’ve offended you. Maybe we should start over.”

He gave a slow nod and lifted his coffee cup. “I’ll drink to that.”

Child of Grace

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