She was the first to get behind the wheel of the car； the first to
choose the prettiest dress in the boutique； the first to snag the
telephone caller。 I prided myself on being the clever one。〃
〃And this coin toss？〃
Chloe begged forgiveness with her eyes。 〃It was my coin。 I called
heads。〃
Understanding slowly dawned on Ross's face。 His grin was appreciative。
〃And the coin had two heads？〃
〃It did。〃
Whatever he might have thought of her for having cheated； he was
undoubtedly pleased that 〃winning〃 him had meant so much to her。 〃That
deserves a kiss；〃 he said and lowered his head。
Chloe met his lips without hesitation。 She had waited for this all
evening。 They had been building toward it from the second she had agreed
to dress up and go out to dinner with him。 〃Just this once；〃 she had
told him then。 Now the words echoed through her。 Just this once she
would relax in Ross's arms。 Just this once she would taste his love。
Just this once she would be free of the past。
She'd had too much wine。 No doubt about that。 Would she want this if her
head were clear？ Maybe yes； maybe no； but it made no difference。 Right
here； right now； she was where she wanted to be。
Ross appeared equally content； if the leisure of his kiss meant
anything。 He tasted her again and again； seeming to find something new
each time。 She sure did。 Once i