Page 31 of Flirt Away

“I’m sorry I pushed your buttons like that, but I couldn’t stand seeing how quickly you changed around her,” Zane said. “I love you too much to sit back and watch that.”

“It’s okay. I needed to do that.”

“Come on. Let’s go meet my niece.” He took her by the hand and tugged, only to stop dead in his tracks.

“Hello, Zane,” a woman standing in the middle of the corridor said. “I’m surprised to see you with a woman since you prefer dick.”

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Zane swallowed. “Rebecca?”

“In the flesh.” She smiled, shrugging her shoulders.

“What the hell are you doing here?”

“You really have to ask?” Rebecca said.

He should have known she’d show up, considering Gayle had introduced him to Rebecca, and they were still friendly—even though Gayle thought Rebecca had been totally wrong when she went toPage Sixwith the story.

Dixie took a step back.

He kept a tight hold of her hand. It was time his secrets came out. “Dixie. This is Rebecca St. Claire.”

“The actress,” Dixie said softly. “I’ve seen a few of your movies.”

“A fan. How sweet.” Rebecca folded her arms and tapped her toe. “I guess you must also know that Zane and I used to be an item.”

“I did not… oh.” Dixie blinked a few times and looked at Zane. “She’s one of your exes?”

“Afraid so,” Zane said. “We dated about a year ago.”

“Wait. You don’t really know about our breakup? You don’t readPage Six?”

“Don’t do this, Rebecca. You’re only being vindictive,” Zane said.

“That’s what happens when you humiliate someone.” Rebecca narrowed her eyes.

“You did that all on your own. I’m not the one who sold a bogus story.”

Dixie held up her hand. “I don’t need to be here for this argument.”

“I think you should hear what I have to say.” Rebecca aggressively stepped in front of Dixie.

“I’d prefer Zane’s side; he’ll tell me when he’s ready.” She smiled at him and nodded.

How he’d so lucked out, he’d never know.

“Brace yourself, girlfriend. Because your lover will never be able to truly give himself to you because he’s in love with someone else.”

Dixie laughed. “You are sorely mistaken if you think he’s still hung up on you.”

“Not me, sweetheart. He never loved me. As a matter of fact, I don’t think he can truly love a woman. We’re just a distraction while he sits around and waits for his true love.”

“Shut up, Rebecca. You don’t know what you’re talking about.” Zane had no idea how to stop Rebecca and the spin she always managed to put on his past love life—or what shethoughtshe knew about it.

“If that were true, then why do you want me to keep quiet?” Rebecca tilted her head. “You see, Zane will always be hung up on—”

“This isn’t your story to tell,” Zane said, the words ground out with a clenched jaw.

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