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“We will see.”

Groaning like an old woman, I dropped my head into my hands. “This is insane. I can’t say that any longer. I need to come up with another word.” He probably couldn’t understand a word ofwhat I was saying, but tough. It had been a rough day. A rough few days. Who was I kidding?

Another horrible thought entered my mind. When I snapped my head up, I was cognizant his eyes were glowing. Nope. I wasn’t going to buy it. The change in refraction was simply based on the rays of sun, the angle, and the time of day. Nothing more.

Scientist. Remember, girlfriend?

It was getting tougher and tougher to stay on the playing field.

“Why do we have such an intense connection?” The question seemed to be one he was waiting for.

However, the dramatic pause wasn’t something I could handle for long. I was itchy all over from the creepy crawlies.

“Why do you feel the need to protect me?” I pressed. I had no intentions of allowing him to get out of answering my question. I kept my distance, fighting so many emotions deep down inside.

“Because of that connection. I care about you and the fact you’ve been sighted with me possibly places a target on your back.”

“That’s not the real answer. Is it?” I hated when he didn’t answer me right away. I dared moved a foot closer but no more. “Why?”

He slowly moved to a standing position, taking his time to walk around the end of the couch. “Because you’re my fated mate.”

CHAPTER 22

Sedona

“Your… fated mate?” I repeated.

He gave me a solid stare that screamed he was serious. “Is that so hard to believe?”

“I have no idea how to answer you.” A lump had formed in my throat and the butterflies in my stomach were turning into a different type of flesh-eating monster.

“What is the difference in two people feeling as if meeting and falling in love was their destiny?” Jax asked. He was so casual in doing so, as if this should be a normal conversation.

I moved to the other side of the couch to keep my distance, needing the wine more than ever. It took about five seconds to gulp the rest down. I doubted it would calm my nerves.

“I know we’re in the middle of a conversation, but could I possibly have another glass of wine?”

“Of course.”

As he inched closer, I stiffened. The second our fingers touched when he was reaching for the glass, I gasped. I could already feel the heat building between us, a fire burning that shouldn’t be there but would likely never be doused by water.

“The electricity between us is very unusual,” he told me. “I know you feel it.”

“Yes, but chemistry does bring about extreme pheromones in some people. That’s all that’s happening here. This isn’t about something supernatural.”

“Nothing about my world or my kind is about the supernatural. We were here prior to the cavemen.”

Did he really expect that bit of news to comfort me in any way? I couldn’t look him in the eyes any longer for fear of what I’d find. I let him take the glass, instantly feeling a frigid chill. As soon as he walked from the room, I rubbed both hands through my tangled mass of hair.

It was unbelievable. Not possible.

The girl who enjoyed the company of one hot man couldn’t keep my eyes off him, so I watched as he walked away.

He made it to the hallway before tilting his head over his shoulder. “You have a life, Sedona, but make no mistake that things have changed. You will stay here as my guest or in my home in Cartersville until I am certain you aren’t being targeted.”

“My daughter. I will not abandon her under any circumstances.”

“I am aware Mattie has your daughter for a couple days. You will learn there are rules that will help keep you safe. Do not attempt to leave.”

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