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Lisa felt her heart hitch. Damn, why did Bryce have to be so direct, so honest? She preferred the word games to facing something right now. Trying her best to remain aloof, she asked, “To what end?”

The question seemed to amuse him. “Mutual enjoyment. From what I gather, you’re not exactly in the market for marriage, either. And I did enjoy that kiss in your kitchen. So what do you say?”

Moving back her chair, Lisa tossed her napkin onto her plate. “For now, I say that I have to get back to the shop.”

“And later?” he pressed.

“Will be later.” Her tone was noncommittal. The response didn’t feel right to her, and she added, “We’ll see.”

“Nothing I like better than a challenge,” Bryce responded.

Lisa bit her lip and remained silent. That was exactly what she was afraid of.