Chapter 156

“From what you’ve just told me…this is what you fear?”

She knew damn well it was, and damn psychologists to hell for voicing everything as a question.

“Are you struggling with the urge to be with a woman?”

“I…” Dean performed a self-check, amused to do so. He nearly replied in the affirmative, but now he paid attention to the idea…”No. I mean, not right this moment.”

“Have you experienced anysuch urges since you’ve been with Jay?”

“No.” He pushed a weak disgruntlement into his tone. “I’ve been attracted to a few women.”

“Attracted, but you’ve not longed to act on those feelings?”

“Well…” Dean’s jaw worked, going up and down, side to side. He made a conscious effort to stop. “No.”

“Then why are you so concerned?”

Was she dim? “Because it couldhappen.”

Candice Hemingway had a good professional face. Though she must have thoughts from time to time, he was sure she never said everything that came to mind, and her expression seldom changed from pleasant and attentive.