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“Hey, it’s okay.” Piper stepped backward out of his arms. “It’s probably just the wind coupled with some ice on the power lines.”

“Maybe it’s nothing. But maybe it’s something.” Benjamin’s hand ran down her arm and squeezed hers. “Either way, get behind me and stay close.”

Tempting. But no. She’d spent way too long trying to rid herself of the dizzying butterflies that soared through her veins whenever Benjamin was near. She wasn’t about to lose her head now. Sure, back on the island last summer she’d thought their relationship was heading somewhere romantically. Right up until he’d taken her out to dinner her last night on the island only to blindside her with the news that he was determined to remain a commitment-free bachelor for the rest of his life.

“Power goes out around here all the time in the winter.” She pulled her fingers out of his grip. “It usually comes right back within minutes. But even if it is someone dangerous, I’m going to meet it head-on.”