He seemed to have no shortage of female companions, and the thought of him going through this same distasteful scene with all of them was a little revolting.

“I don’t trust many people,” he admitted, and his broad shoulders shifted uncomfortably.

“That’s not a very romantic way to start a relationship,” she noted absently, still a bit taken aback by his admission.

“The women I usually associate with understand the need for privacy. Nobody wants their private ...