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through every muscle in her body. She strode quickly to the door and swung it open. “Good night.” She slammed the door and hurried to her truck.
    “Childish tantrum,” she mumbled to herself. How dare he accuse her of having a tantrum. Snapping the truck in gear, she threw dirt from under her wheels and roared off.

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    Jackson watched her leave. He ran a hand through his hair. He must be tired. He’d shown little finesse in that conversation. At least Samantha knew there’d be no rolling over him with her choices. Not all the time. Her control issue was her one major fault. Everyone had at least one. He smiled at the thought. Samantha probably had a handy list she could read to him of his shortcomings.
    He had a lot to get done in the next week, if he planned to tie things up in Houston . Plus, he had to convince Samantha to still marry him. Going into the family room, he placed their wineglasses in the sink and headed to his bedroom.
    There was one more secret she didn’t know. One that might totally blow them apart, forever.

Chapter Seven

    Samantha drove to the airfield on her own. She’d half expected Jackson to call and apologize. He hadn’t. As she drove into the parking area, she saw his truck. Her heart gave a small jolt.
    A jet had already landed and parked. A tall, darkly tanned man came down the stairs to the tarmac and waved at Jackson . Their voices carried across the short distance.
    “Drake, welcome. I’m glad you rearranged your business to be here this weekend.”
    “It has taken me much too long to accept your kind invitations. When you said I’d meet the woman who finally convinced my friend to marry, well, then I knew I had to drop everything and meet this incredible woman.”
    Both men laughed and shook hands. When they turned in her direction, she knew Jackson had seen her. Her curiosity was aroused about this stranger. She glanced at her black slacks and emerald blouse. She was glad she’d decided to dress up a bit for the company.
    Jackson led the stranger to her side. “This, my friend, is my bride-to-be, Samantha Riley. Samantha, my best friend from my college years and one of the best international attorneys in the country, Drake Terrell.”
    “I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Miss Riley. Please ignore the over-glorified description of my job. Jackson tends to exaggerate.” He bowed his head to her. “I see how you won my friend’s heart. She is beautiful, Jackson .”
    Samantha blushed. Jackson put his arm around her. “Both inside and out, although a little feisty at times.” Jackson tightened his arm when she started to pull away. “I think the other plane is about to land with the rest of our guests.”
    The three of them watched as the plane landed and taxied closer. Drake’s private jet had already started toward a nearby hangar. The plane rolled to a stop, and the door opened. Adults and children hurried down the steps to be greeted by Jackson and introduced to Samantha.
    Janice was the last to appear at the top of the plane’s stairway. She waited while several families in front of her climbed down.
    “Magnificent,” Drake said.
    Standing close by, Samantha overheard his comment. She glanced his way and noticed his attention was on the door to the plane, where Janice stood. Sunlight sparkled off her auburn hair. The breeze molded her bronze blouse and short skirt against her body and exposed her long, tanned legs.
    “Who is she?” Drake asked.
    “My best friend, Janice Dedrick. She’s an attorney in Houston . You’ve never met her at some of your lawyer gatherings?”
    “No. I’m seldom in Houston . Mainly I go there to visit Jackson when he needs help with any international legal concerns.” He smiled at Samantha. “I find I’m even more pleased to have made this trip.”
    Samantha studied his hawk-like features. “You will remember she is dear to me.”
    Dark, mysterious eyes looked deep into hers. He nodded his head. “I