re comfortable around Alex. She had always tried to avoid hi
uarded, still careful about what he said and did, but there
y, Rory started to feel a sense of connection with Alex. It w
more to Alex's story than he was letting on. She caught glimpse
talked about his family's business. She saw the way his jaw w
ixture of desire and wariness. As if he was dr
d to know more about Alex's world, abo
s demeanor changed. He became guarded, defensive,
e said, backing off.
ke her hand. "It's okay, Rory," he said. "I just...I
ked into Alex's eyes. She saw the sinc
e. She could walk away from Alex, from th
a chance, and see
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