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Maybe now was the time to be honest with him.

“I’ve promised never to love someone that fights fires or works in a dangerous profession again. It’s nothing personal, Jared. But I just can’t go through the pain of losing someone again.”

It was better this way. Better for Jared, too.

So, why did she suddenly feel so lost and forlorn?

He went very still. “And that includes me?”

She looked down and swallowed hard. She didn’t answer. She didn’t need to.

“Well, at least you’re being honest with me,” he said.

She looked up. “I’m sorry, Jared. I don’t mean to hurt your feelings. It’s just that I’ve got two kids to worry about. I’ve got to put their needs first.”

His eyes crinkled in a smile of understanding, but she saw the pain in his eyes. “Believe me, I get it. But I’m not convinced I’m bad for you and those kids. I’m good for you, lady. You just can’t see it, yet. And I’m going to try my hardest to convince you that you need me.”