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Harker escorted Alison to their room. He’d won the first battle. She was at the proverbial table and ready to listen. Now, he needed to tell her the truth in a way she wanted to hear. He opened the door.
As soon as she stepped inside, she spun around. “Did you come here on our wedding night?”
“Yes.” He closed the door behind him but didn’t move. He wasn’t chasing her through the Club again. If she wanted to leave, she’d have to go through him.
“Yes?” Her mouth dropped open.
He took her hand. “Listen to—”
“Don’t touch me.” She pulled away from him. “How could you? You lied to me.”
“I did not lie.”
“You...you said you didn’t—”
“I never said that.” He may have implied it but that was different. He moved closer. He needed to touch her, to remind her how good it was between t
