As he studied her hardened expression, Barlow ventured, “Brian once rescued two girls from human traffickers. He was bitten by a dog, which gave him a lifelong fear of dogs. Were you one of those girls?”

Impressed by his deductive powers, Rosalynn remained silent, leaving the question hanging in the air.

Barlow’s grin broadened. “Did you marry him out of gratitude for his rescue? And he didn’t appreciate it?”

Rosalynn found herself at a loss for words.

“Enough!” she snapped.

Why was this man, as good-looking as he was, such a chatterbox?

widened

nicer to me! I know so many

him a sidelong glance, retorting, “Feel free to

terrifying Barlow exclaimed, feigning fright. His antics

waiter began ushering the guests to

was about

on Harlan, who seemed to be

she knew he wasn’t a bad person. He

for a

a mischievous glint in his eye, Barlow sauntered to

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