Few people knew that Kara was involved in Max's
decision that night. Max's family knew, of course, which was
why she hadn't seen or heard from them since the funeral.
Kara suddenly felt very exposed and vulnerable in front of
Derek. The man that she...
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Few people knew that Kara was involved in Max's
decision that night. Max's family knew, of course, which was
why she hadn't seen or heard from them since the funeral.
Kara suddenly felt very exposed and vulnerable in front of
Derek. The man that she swore was a business contact only.
"I know you work pretty hard at keeping your emotions
hidden behind that tough-ass exterior," he winked, "but when
you talk about Max, you change. I could see everything
behind those beautiful eyes of yours. From the love you feel
for him, to the pain of his death. Even the guilt when you
talk about his career choice. I guess you just forgot to mask
yourself there for a few minutes."
Kara looked away, but he reached out to direct her gaze
back at him.
"Huh uh. Don't turn away. I'm glad you let go." His thumb
moved in a lazy path beneath her lip. "It means that you're
starting to trust me. You're beginning to feel comfortable
enough around me that you aren't censoring every emotion
from sh
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