s not fair；〃 she argued。 〃When we were together； I couldn't think
straight。〃
〃History repeats itself；〃 he drawled； referring to what had happened
moments earlier with a mischievous grin。
Chloe didn't like being ribbed。 〃You didn't know any more about me that
night。〃 But rather than turning the tables； she was more deeply
incriminated。
〃Neither of us did much talking； did we？〃 Ross asked； clearly enjoying
himself She shook her head。 The only talking they'd done had been in
soft moans and caresses。 The attraction between them had been
overpowering。 〃I want you to know that I don't do that as a rule。 I
mean； I don't make a habit of…〃
〃…jumping into bed with every guy that es along？ I know that； Chloe。〃
He smiled gently。 〃I told you that we had something special。 Do you
think I sleep with every pretty woman I meet？〃
〃Of course not。 I just wanted you to know not to expect something I
can't give。〃
〃Won't give；〃 he corrected a second time。 〃The end result is the same。
You understand； don't you？〃
〃No； I hear you。 I'm listening。〃 He was sober。 〃But I don't understand。
You haven't given me a good reason to understand yet。 Most women with
your looks would have reached the point； at age twenty…nine； where they
could recognize something deeper。〃
Chloe felt stymied。 〃What do my looks have to do with anything？〃
The amber gaze