For the first time in months, she was afraid. She wished she could have remained in his arms a little longer; she needed that sense of security that only he seemed able to provide, and that worried her. Since the unfortunate affair with Bob, she had kept a tight rein on her emotions, forcing her heart into a dark, cold corner of her soul. It had been her only way to survive the pain of loss that had resurfaced with his betrayal. Getting further involved with Jake would not be wise. She needed to stay focused, to stand on her own two feet, and be the strong independent women she had worked so hard to become. She could no longer deny that Jake had awakened emotions she had suppressed for years, and after this was over, she would gladly see where it could lead, but for now, anything deeper between them would be a conflict of interest. They could enjoy one another’s company as they had the past two days, but if she were too engrossed in him, she might miss something vital.
