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“Mr. Darling, meet your shop assistant.”

Words failed him. Rational thought failed him.

Those magnificent violet eyes speared him as the sheriff helped her stand so that he could free her wrists.

“You are Nicole O’Malley?”

“In the flesh.” The perfect lips thinned with displeasure, then winced as she gingerly rubbed the skin where the rope had chafed.

Quinn winced along with her. He pinched the bridge of his nose. Way to make a great first impression, Darling. Then he recalled her culpability in the situation.

“Why did you attack me?” he demanded.

“I thought you were an intruder. Why did you sneak in here after hours?”

“I didn’t sneak. This is my store. Besides, the door was unlocked.”

The sheriff snapped his knife closed and slid it into his pocket. “I think I’ll leave you two to get better acquainted.” His smile was rueful as he passed Quinn. “Welcome to Gatlinburg.”