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His look made desire claw at her, tempting her anew. “I did want it, but I shouldn’t have,” Kirsten replied.

“Why not? Neither of us is married.” His glare intensified. “You’re not committed to anyone, are you? Is it Jeffrey’s father?”

The truth must have been reflected in her gaze because Rowe’s expression softened. “I should have thought of that before. Did he hurt you badly?”

Choosing her words with care, she said, “Jeffrey’s father never loved me.”

“And you didn’t find out until you were pregnant?” His long fingers tightened their grip. “I would never do such a thing to you, Kirsten.”

The savage intensity in his assertion made it difficult to remember that it was exactly what he had done to her sister.