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"I'm not sure a bunch of old photos will do the trick."

"They might be a start."

"Well, your father has had the photos for years. I gotthem from his office, so I don't think he needs reminding."

"Then maybe show them to your dad when he comes back."

"That's a thought." He paused. "Do you want some wine? We could sit on the deck. It's a nice night."

She gave him a thoughtful look. "What are we doing, Devlin?"

"I just want to have a drink with you. In fact, instead of wine, I think we should have someBlackthorne Gold."

"I'm betting you have a very good bottle."

"I do. What do you say?"

"You're a hard man to say no to."

"That sounds like a yes. I'll get the bottle and the glasses."

He was headed to the bar before she could tell him that wasn't exactly a yes.

She'd just have one drink and then leave.

CHAPTER TEN

HANNAH OPENEDthe doors to the deck and stepped outside. It was a beautiful night with a full moon and a starry sky. She drew in a breath of cool air, the pretty view filling her with happiness. She had missed living by the ocean. She'd told herself that city lightswere just as amazing, but tonight's view made that a lie.

Devlin came up next to her and handed her a glass of whisky. "What should we toast to?"

"I have no idea," she said with a laugh. "Our dads?"

"I don't think they deserve a toast. How about to us? To not looking too far into the future."

She saw the gleam in his eyes. "That seems a little reckless."

"Onlyif you want it to be."

"Why don't we drink to friendship?"

"That sounds a little boring."

"Then let's just drink."

They clinked their glasses together, and then she took a sip. The whisky slid down her throat, warm, smooth, and sexy…kind of like Devlin.

She really should have stuck to wine, or better yet, gone home.

"What do you think?" he asked.

"It's very good. I can see why your family has made a fortune in whisky."

"Let's sit down." He led her to a comfortable couch and flipped on the fire pit in front of it.

As the flames lit up the dark shadows of the deck, she sat down and leaned back against the soft cushions. "This is nice. Better than I thought it would be."

Devlin sat next to her, not leaving much space betweenthem, and she was quite sure that was deliberate.

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