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she whispered. “It was black and white, no room for pain. But I can’t hate you anymore. I don’t want us to be enemies.” Unshed tears burned the back of her throat.

He pulled his hand away from hers and laid it on her shoulder. Through the sweater she could feel the warmth of his skin. “You want me to be your friend?”

“You make it sound so awful!”

He laughed as if he were teetering on insanity. “I can’t wish you good fortune and watch as you marry another.”

“Why not?” Liquid flames shot through her veins, making her dizzy.

“Because my thoughts aren’t the least bit friendly toward you.” His gaze pinned her. “Every time I look at you, I want to strip you down naked and make love to you.”