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one of those, too. And so far, she hadn’t delivered. She had to get her feet back under her, regain her focus and avoid distractions. She averted her gaze from Dominic’s knowing eyes.
    All distractions .
    â€œYeah,” Cissy muttered, “most men try not to break promises. But they’re usually not successful.”
    Dominic’s bright smile dimmed.
    Cissy cringed at the bitter tone lacing her words. He’d been nothing but kind and she was being an ungrateful guest. Crystal would’ve kicked her square in the rump right about now.
    She dragged a hand across the back of her neck and regrouped before speaking with more care. “That was nice of you to offer. But I’d hate to interrupt anyone’s day.”
    â€œIt’s not an interruption.” Dominic moved closer, bracing his hand on the door frame above her head. “I’ll bring your bags up and tell Ms. Betty you’ll be down soon. After you’ve had some breakfast, we’ll head out. I’ll show you around.”
    Cissy deliberately avoided the bulge of his biceps and focused on a point over his broad shoulder.
    No distractions. If she had any sense about her, she’d turn him down flat.
    But she couldn’t disappoint the boys. It was rare for the three of them to be able to spend a day of leisure together. And lately, a day where she wasn’t dragging them around in search of work from sunup to sundown.
    â€œOkay.” Cissy paused at the threshold. It was best to be straight with him from the get go. She clarified over her shoulder, “For the boys. I’d hate to disappoint them.”
    â€œI’ll take it.” Another grin crinkled the corners of his eyes and sparked a flirtatious glint in the dark pools.
    She spun back around, placing the door between them with no finesse. Dominic’s genteel tone and rugged charm were enough to reduce a woman to a puddle at his feet. And she refused to melt.
    A quick shower, fresh set of clothes and pair of sneakers had her feeling halfway decent again. The boys showered next, taking full advantage of the toiletries provided in the en suite bathroom. Most of which ended up on the floor.
    Mouth full of toothpaste, Cissy rubbed a towel over the boys’ wet heads. Her cell phone vibrated with a clatter across the nightstand. She froze. It could only be Jason again.
    â€œI can’t breathe.” Kayden’s whine barely broke through the fluffy cloth of the towel draped over his face.
    â€œSorry,” she muttered absently, slinging the towel away and rinsing her mouth in the sink. “You two finish up.”
    Unplugging her cell from the charger, she scrolled through and found over a dozen missed calls since last night. All of them from Jason.
    Cissy shoved the cell in her pocket, her jaw clenching. That was it, then. She had to take his next call. If she didn’t, she’d only make things worse. There was no way around it.
    She helped the boys dress, then they made their way down to join Dominic. A large plate of pancakes, warm syrup and crisp bacon was waiting for her. Ms. Betty turned out to be a small, bubbly woman with a bright smile. And the boys weren’t exaggerating. She had to be the best cook in Georgia. Kayden and Jayden even found room for second servings.
    After waiting patiently for the boys to refill their bellies, Dominic led them outside and down a trail to the paddock. Cissy followed behind him and the boys, taking in the sights around her.
    The bright morning sun hadn’t quite begun blazing yet, making the air less humid. Several guests strolled about the grounds or splashed in a large pool on the side of the main building. Azaleas, grouped around the walkway, boasted brightly colored blooms.
    Cissy inhaled, pulling in the sweet fragrance of the flowers and savoring the stroll down to a paddock below. The boys’ giggles mingled with Dominic’s deep tones, stretching a smile across her face. It