But Risa…she was the first woman who tempted him to reconsider anything. He thought perhaps he would have appreciated the no-nonsense approach he sensed from her at first—that she only wanted a casual fling, no strings. Instead of having the sense to appreciate it, he wanted to see inside her heart and understand why she was so guarded. She masked her reserve with boldness. And you’re damn crazy to think like this. You can’t let her matter this much. She’s got her own baggage, and you’ve got more than enough to carry on your own. If she gets a clue of how heavy your baggage is, she’ll turn tail and run. Or worse, she’ll pity you.
Darren shook his head sharply and strode to join Risa by the window. Rain fell steadily, graying the view. The mountains loomed dark in the fading light and rain
