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Part of her wanted to ask Cage to stay longer.

But Katie knew that it could lead to their attraction boiling over into something else. Something way more complex.

Also, Katie just couldn’t bring herself to ask Cage to stay any longer. She actually felt a bit weird having someone in her apartment that she didn’t know well.

Cassie was a totally different case.

They were longtime friends, and the trust had been established.

But Cage was different.

Even though he did seem a decent and honorable man, and was hot as anything on top of that, Katie just didn’t know him.

Eventually, the conversation came to a standstill and Cage left.

‘Remember, I’m at the other end of the line if you need me,’ Cage said, his warm eyes and sincere tone making Katie feel hot and tingly inside.

Katie smiled and slowly shut the door.

She watched as Cage powered down the corridor. His stride was long. Certain of its direction. Cage was a serious man who undertook serious business.

Sigh.

Back to being on my lonesome.

At least I have my stuffies and novels to keep me company…

With the door fully shut, Katie headed into her bedroom and stripped down ready for bed.

She could have stayed up later.

Maybe watched a movie.

But she knew that what she actually needed was a good night’s sleep.

Things would look different in the morning.

They always did.

After managing only a single chapter of her latest novel, Katie’s eyes began to shut. The cozy duvet was wrapped around her body and Snug was tucked up under her arm.

Even thoughts of Cage in various stages of undress couldn’t keep Katie awake.

Before she knew it, she was fast asleep.

Katie woke in the morning and right away something felt off.

There was a strange vibe in the bedroom.

Katie couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but she felt scared.

Immediately, she reached over the side of the bed and pulled up a pair of pants to put on.

Despite her increasing sense of fear, Katie got off the bed and walked out in the apartment.

To her horror, the front door was open.

She’d definitely locked it the previous night.

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