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certainty.

She didn’t mention that Kane didn’t love her back.

This morning when he’d said she meant more to him than just a sexual partner, she’d started to hope … But once he left for work and her saner mind returned, she realized he’d meant he liked her and wanted them to have more between them than just sex. He hadn’t meant he loved her.

Tia smiled and squeezed her hand. “You know, this time I believe you. And I think this marriage will be good for you.”

Maybe Tia was right. What she had with Kane was more than she’d thought they’d share. Mutual caring and respect. A deep sexual chemistry and passion. And a willingness to work at the marriage to ensure it really succeeded.

It might not be the ideal marriage, but she was more confident that if she set her mind to it, she could find a way to be truly happy.

* * *

River finished packing up the latest batch of nail polish, and then slumped on the couch. She missed Will helping her with this. Of course, she’d known it would just be that one time, but it had been so nice.

Unfortunately, it had ended in disaster. Her heart ached at the thought that she had caused a huge rift between the two friends. She frowned. They’d been more than friends.

She picked up her cell phone and dialed. A moment later, Will picked up.

“Hi, it’s River. I just wanted to see how you’re doing.”

“I’m great.” But his voice sounded solemn. “Are things okay between you and Kane?”

She drew in a breath. “They were rocky at first but … yeah … we seem to be okay. Are you and Kane talking?”

“The only time I’ve seen him since then is at the staff meeting yesterday and he didn’t say a word to me. Other than that, he’s kept to himself, and I’m giving him the space he needs. Maybe we’ll interact a little more at the board meeting on Monday.”

She couldn’t imagine how difficult this must be for him.

“Will, I’m sorry I caused this,” she said.

“It wasn’t your fault. It was my stupid move that caused this mess.”

She remembered his move. The kiss had been surprising and more welcome than she’d wanted it to be. Maybe because she’d felt so alone with Kane abandoning her so soon after their wedding. Or maybe because it was nice to feel wanted and he was such a nice guy.

But she shouldn’t have liked it so much. And she shouldn’t want to do it again.

“Is there anything I can do to help?” she asked.

“Just keep trying to make it work. Then maybe with time, he’ll forgive me.”

“I will. I promise.”

“So how goes the nail polish production?”

“I’ve got about a third of it done. I’m starting on the third color of the collection today.”

“You know, you might want to do a batch of each of the remaining colors today.”

“But it’s more efficient to work on one color at a time.”

“Of course. I just thought it might help because of something I overheard Kane saying on the phone, but I’ll leave that for Kane to tell you.”

Will wouldn’t say anything more, and all afternoon she wondered about it. But she followed his advice.

When Kane came home that evening, he found her in the kitchen finishing up dinner preparations. She glanced over her shoulder as she finished breaking up the lettuce for the salad. His hands slid around her waist and he nuzzled her neck.

“My hands are damp,” she protested as his lips caressed the side of her neck, sparking delightful sensations down her spine.

“I don’t mind.” His hands covered her breasts and he caressed her nipples with his thumbs, causing them to pucker.

She leaned back against him, enjoying his attention, her insides heating with need.

He turned her in his arms and kissed her, then nuzzled her cheek.

“A little water won’t hurt my suit,” he murmured.

She realized that although her arms were around his waist, she’d been holding her hands away from his body, not wanting to ruin his expensive wool suit.

“Are you sure?”

He chuckled and pressed one of her hands firmly on his fine, hard-muscled ass.

“If it does, I’ll buy a new one.”

She squeezed, loving the feel of his hard, curved buttocks in her hands. He arched his pelvis forward and she could feel his growing erection pushing into her. Her vagina ached with need.

“How long until dinner?” he asked, sparks blazing in his eyes.

“Not too long.” She smiled and nuzzled his neck. “But it can stay in

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