Daniel stared at her, trying hard to keep his voice steady. "I don't buy it. You just suddenly wanna be with someone else? Jason, of all people? That guy's been messing around forever-he's not exactly known for being loyal. Can someone with your temper really put up with that?"
Ruby gave a faint, sarcastic smile. "I've put up with plenty from you before. Guess I've just gotten used to it. You know, Daniel, when a woman stops hoping for love, she stops caring about loyalty too. It's less like being lovers and more like being business partners. Jason's got what I need, I've got what he wants-it works. Simple and clean. As for love? Forget it. That stuff's nothing but draining."
A heavy silence stretched between them.
Daniel finally spoke, his voice low and strained. "But what if i
