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A bet. The very word brought back a rush of memories. Their marriage had had an undercurrent of competition that had kept their relationship sparking, because no matter how frivolous, tender or erotic the challenge, the truth was that neither of them had ever liked to lose.

“So what’s the bet this time?” Georgia asked as coolly as she could.

“I bet I can convince you that I love you and can be what you need,” said Mac. “And, what’s more, I bet I can make you realize that you still love me.”

Georgia laughed. “Well, I bet you can’t!”

“If I win, you tear up those papers and we stay married. If you win…” Mac shrugged. “I’ll sign and the divorce will go straight through.”

“Oh, this is ridiculous! We can’t possibly make a bet like that!”

“Chicken?” said Mac provocatively.

Georgia glared at him. “Is there a time limit on this bet? I don’t want to be hanging on indefinitely.”

“Why don’t we say three months?” suggested Mac.

Three months. She could easily hold out that long.

“All right.” Georgia met his gaze squarely, her own bright with challenge. “You’re on.”