Chapter 42

• "Was insensitive, then," he altered, the chiseled line of his jaw clenching. "But it does not change the fact that your so-called date has either stood you up or is only too happy to leave you to stand around here like a fool!"
• "And that is your sensitive side talking?" So close to tears now, she had to push a hand up between them so she could cover her trembling mouth.
• A soft curse rattled from him. "I will take you to dinner," he offered, sounding so driven to say it that Vivian almost snapped the hand up higher to slap his face!