Chapter 43

• He nodded in acknowledgment, a hint of amusement in his expression. "And I found that out last night! But if you need a place to stay for a few days, you're welcome at my place."
• Dahlia looked up at his face, feeling the weight of his offer, and then shook her head firmly. Staying at her ex's house felt utterly wrong on multiple levels, and she had no desire to add more drama to the already chaotic situation in her life.
• With a gentle push, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, cleared her throat, and said, "I need a break. I want to get out of here, out of this town, this place." Her voice quivered with the frustration that had been building inside her.