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Charlotte stopped in her tracks.
It’s easier to run than to face challenges.
So true.
But she wasn’t ready. She needed more time, and she had to tell Daniel that.
Daniel was still talking on the phone when she got to the kitchen. Her irritation returned. That man had stolen a kiss from her, and now he’d moved her into his house as if she’d agreed to everything.
He glanced at her and his expression changed.
She was scowling.
He talked quickly and disconnected. He padded towards her.
“Mind explaining what’s going on here?” Charlotte demanded.
“Ah.” Daniel smiled at the chicken, totally ignoring her. “Hello, there. You are much prettier in person.”
Silkie clucked as he stroked under her beak.
Charlotte’s scowl deepened at her pet. “Why you little traitor…”
“Don’t blame her. Silkie thinks I’m a friend. I’m good with animals.” Daniel straightened his tall posture.
His powerful build intimidated her more than she could admit.
“We haven’t finished our conversation. I was going to tell you that I’m taking the liberty of bringing your pet here because of our tight schedule.”
“What schedule?” Charlotte asked suspiciously.
He spread a hand. “Why don’t we talk more comfortably? Let’s retire to the drawing room and continue our negotiation.”
She found herself being herded obediently.
Wait, I’m supposed to be mad at him.
Daniel smiled charmingly and her defenses crumbled.
Damn. It’s not fair. How could I not fall for that? Why does he have to be so good-looking?
Charlotte picked a seat at the end of a sofa. Daniel took his across by the fireplace. As soon as she put Silkie on her lap, the traitorous little chicken flapped her wings, hopped onto the coffee table and sprinted toward Daniel.
Gah! Charlotte muttered in silence. Even a chick couldn’t resist his charms. No pun intended.
Silkie clucked softly when Daniel petted her.
“Where were we?” Daniel began, recollecting. “Right. You’re about to give your word that you won’t run from me. That you’ll always stay by my side.”
“And what do I get in return?” she asked.
“Everything your heart desires.”
Charlotte was about to open her mouth, but Daniel cut her off.
“Except that,” said Daniel.
“Do you even know what I’m going to say?”
