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After all this time, they were here, together again.

Matt rolled onto his back, laced his fingers behind his head and stared at the sky. “This farm is the only place in Cedar Grove I like to be. Even the sky seems bluer. Do you remember the time we tried to cross the creek on that log, and you fell in?”

It wasn’t falling into the creek Allie remembered. It was the kiss that had followed after he’d fished her out.

Matt sat up, his knees dangerously close to hers.

The woodsy scent of his aftershave sent a shiver through her body, and she looked away from his warm gaze, aware that he was recalling the kiss, as well. When he leaned toward her, she wanted him to kiss her again. But he was marrying Jessica.

A current she couldn’t ignore charged the air between them, pulling her toward Matt. He cupped her face in his hands and hesitantly kissed her, his lips tender. Seconds passed, and she began to speak.

He put his finger on her lips. “Shh.”

This time there was no hesitation as he claimed her mouth. She slipped her arms around him and gave in to the moment, losing herself to the passion she’d locked away for so long.

He’s going to marry someone else.

Allie stopped. She couldn’t do this.

She couldn’t let him break her heart again….