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“Let me ask you this. Which one do you love more?”

“That’s hard to answer. Hunter tries really hard with me. With him, I would live a life without want. He makes sure I’m cared for in every way imaginable.

“He always says nice things, making me feel loved and wanted. The only problem with him is the situation with my job. But even with that, he’s trying to fix it.”

“Don’t forget about his hatred for Jami and not wanting kids.”

“Hunter said he’d work with a therapist around those issues. Besides, he said he wouldn’t mind having kids with me.” I rub my stomach underneath the table.

This conversation might be unnecessary. There’s no way Hunter could handle me being pregnant with Jami’s baby.

“Do you really think Hunter wants kids, or is he saying that to get you to commit to him? Even if it is because he loves you, it’s not a way to build a healthy relationship.”

“I know. I’ve thought about that. My fear is our relationship will end up being strained because of it. If we have kids, will he help care for them or want to hire a nanny to raise them? Plus, he travels all the time. Would he bond with them?” I release a heavy breath.

“You definitely need to get the answers to those questions.” She shifts herself against the back of the booth. “What about Jami?”

“With Jami, there’s a deep connection. We have a history. It’s powerful. He knows me inside and out and lets me be who I need to be.

“He allows me to make mistakes and figure them out on my own like I want. He doesn’t pressure me or force me to see it his way. He just listens and respects the choices I make, good or bad. It doesn’t mean he likes them, but he respects them.”

“Sounds to me like you see Hunter as more of a lover and Jami as more of a friend.”

I adamantly shake my head. “Not true. It’s just that Jami and I were friends first. Hunter and I were lovers first, then built our relationship around that. The passion is huge with both of them.”

“Which one is better in bed?”

My cheeks heat. “They’re both great. Very different, but great. I’ve had more time with Hunter, so it’s hard to know.”

Her eyes light up. “Oh? When you say different, how so?”

“Hunter’s a gentle, sensitive lover. Jamison’s more… I don’t know how to put it. He’s more assertive and commanding. Sex with him is all about intense pleasure. It’s amazing.”

“Damn, Jami’s rough in bed. I didn’t think I could find him more attractive, but you just proved me wrong.” She sighs lustfully. “It’s always the smart, reserved guys that are like that. I got to get me one of those.”

Something possessive takes over me. “Are you attracted to him?”

“Of course. Who wouldn’t be? He’s got to be one of the hottest men alive. He’s smart and sensitive. He’s quiet, yet he commands attention when he walks into a room. I feel safe around him.

“And now that I know he’s feisty in bed, he’s moved up a notch. I haven’t found anything I don’t like about him. And that body. Wow.” She fans her face.

For the first time in my life, I’m terrified about how Jami feels about me. He’s been avoiding me. He and Mel are growing closer and I have no claim to him except if I am pregnant. Then I’d have a valid excuse to tell her to stay away from him. But if I’m not, they’re free to be with each other.

I’m not sure I’m ready to tell her about Jami’s concerns about me being pregnant. I will if it means she takes the idea of being with him out of her mind, but I won’t do that until I know for sure.

He’s an amazing man, so it would be hard to resist him. My mind spins out of control. I can’t take that chance. I decide to find out where Melanie’s heart is.

“Melanie, if I end up with Hunter, would you go out with Jami if he asked?”

CHAPTER 28

JAMISON

My hands shake and my heart pounds in my chest as I type out a message to Dori. I need to know if she’s pregnant.

Me: We need to finish our conversation. Where are you?

Hopefully, she’s not with Hunter. She was on her way to dinner with Melanie the last I knew. Knowing Melanie, I still have some time, which gives me an idea.

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