Chapter 4 Darcie stared at Daniel’s retreating back in indecision. She hadn’t meant to offend him. That was a lie, she had. She only wanted to make him leave her alone, and yet when he did, she felt guilty. Why? She was nothing to him. Probably another conquest. However, when she accused him of just that he was offended. Was he right? Was she judging him? Darcie winced because it was true. Daniel had done nothing but be kind to her, and she was acting a frigid ice queen to him. She didn’t know anything about Daniel other than the feelings he’d awakened in her. Feelings she had thought she suppressed years ago. It was making her irrational. They were now standing up and demanding notice. She couldn’t give in. She couldn’t focus at work or sleep without seeing his eyes looking at her. His