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as the voice of reason sparked up.
    He told you that it wasn’t what it seemed. He’s not done anything to show you distrust.
    “Don’t make too much of it. She’s interested in him. He’s interested in you. You’ve broken the cycle of the two of them getting back together over and over again.” Kendal stood and smiled as Bethany turned and walked to the door. “Have fun on your trip and stop worrying. I’ll see you when you get back. Give him space… he’s worth it.”
    This had to get easier. Wondering if things were going to fall through the floor before they really began was going to get old fast. Much like him not taking her feelings into consideration when he was at the office.
    He might be worth her efforts, but was she worth his?

     

CHAPTER THREE
     

    Bethany took the long way to the office, working hard to talk herself into actually stopping by. Damon would be in a horrible mood because of the situation with Zarpeth. Did she really want to set herself up to be his punching bag?
    Maybe Kendal was right. She should give him the benefit of the doubt and simply stop by with an ‘I love you’ of sorts.
    She made a quick turn off the freeway and pulled into the local coffee shop, ordering herself something sweet and picking up Damon’s favorite drink. Pulling back out onto the road, she steeled herself, locking her emotions down. She was disappointed about him not being able to come. That’s really what it boiled down to. She could sling anger and accusation at him for not speaking to her earlier, or she could give him the coffee, kiss his cheek and go home to pack.
    Matt would be in Jamaica with her. There was tons of fun to be had with just the two of them together. She smiled at the thought and turned on the radio in the car, finding something upbeat and losing herself in it.
    By the time she reached the office, she had completely reset her mood. She parked and took a long drink of her frozen coffee before checking her teeth and smoothing her hair. He would most likely make a comment about her jeans and t-shirt, but she would turn it into humor if she had to.
    “No hurt feelings and no overreacting.” She looked at herself in the rear-view mirror before getting out and walking languidly to the front door. A familiar voice caught her attention as she reached for the door handle.
    “I thought you were on vacation?” Ben walked up next to her, reaching out and opening the door for her.
    “I am, starting tomorrow. I was actually going to work today, but my mother has wedding jitters and turned it into ‘clean out the old house’ day.” She smirked and glanced toward Ben, trying to get a read on him as to whether he was judging her grungy look.
    “Well, I’m glad you stopped by. I wanted to tell you that we have a new audit I want to pull you onto with me when you get back.” He smiled, the expression reaching his eyes. If he thought she looked bad, she couldn’t tell. She let the thought fade, writing it off as another useless insecurity.
    “That sounds great. Is it here in Dallas?”
    “It’s actually back in Seattle. You can stay here most of the week, but we’ll take you up there a few times. It’s a four-week audit. Damon’s fighting with them today unfortunately, or at least their Florida branch. I swear no one has standards anymore.” Ben scoffed.
    “I’m headed up to see him. I should have brought you a coffee too. You want me to go grab you guys something?” Bethany moved into the elevator when it opened.
    “No, but thanks. I just had a late lunch with the interns. Everyone is doing great, so no need for a pick me up just yet.” He pressed the button for his floor and glanced over his shoulder at her. “You going to the top?”
    “I guess you could say that.” They laughed together at the double entendre.
    The door opened and he got off, pausing and turning around. “Have a great time on your trip. Relax and find your center.”
    “I plan on trying.” She smiled as