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Lucas's gaze burned with intensity—the same light that had once shone in Nicholas Taylor's eyes when he'd fallen for her.

Bright. Full of hope.

Nadia's eyes flickered. "Why doesn't the girl you like feel the same way?"

"Because she's already married." The moment the words left his mouth, Lucas seemed to realize he'd said too much. He stood up quickly, ready to leave.

But Nadia caught his hand