Her hand on mine burned me, and magical power coursed through us as if we were one, building and building, until I thought it would burst from both of... us. I groaned, gripping her hand harder, my body arching up into hers.Her lips closed, and her jaw clenched, and she closed her eyes, dropping her forehead onto mine. I wanted a kiss, and tilted my head to reach for her mouth, but she turned away, eyes still closed. Slowly, the heat in her hand cooled, and with it some of the heat and power in my. Barely enough for a six-page paper. I want to know who’s mad at us and why.’ ‘Now, wait a minute,’ Miss Warren said. ‘Nobody’s ever tried to run the whole show since your dad took ill three years ago. Barry takes the ad orders. The editor, whoever that might be at the moment, jots down the obituaries and weddings and city council meetings and stuff like that. I handle everything else.’ Robyn drew her lips into a tight line. ‘That’s why my father’s paper is nothing but another bone to be grabbed. And the moment they stepped inside, seeing the place was slammed with people eating, dancing and having a good time, Damien could see his dream of being a part of the place flash before his eyes. With any luck he’d be part owner of the next one they opened, and hopefully his future would be set. Happy to have his arm tight around her, Deana gaze darted everywhere at once, taking in all the sights and sounds as well as the incredible aromas wafting from the kitchen. Leaning close, she said. It’s not about friendship, love or loyalty anymore. It’s all about people and what they want. In this universe, why should I bother with trust? I don’t know a single person who hasn’t been betrayed. Women betray men. Men betray women. Men betray men. Women betray women. Self-interest is the guiding light of all human beings. People want things and they will do anything to get what they want. For some, it’s power and wealth. For others, it’s sex, influence, fame or recognition. That’s the way.