Page 10 of Capture The Moment

Finn shook his head slightly, which she might have missed if she hadn’t been studying him so closely.

“There! I saw that! Just tell me why you don’t like him.”

He sighed. “Real men don’t wear scarves, ok? That’s it. That’s my big reveal.”

She couldn’t help it. She laughed—loudly. “Seriously? That’s your hang-up?”

“Yeah. And I’m sure Blake would agree with me. We live in Michigan, for God’s sake! He should be used to the cold by now.”

Her laughter died the minute he’d said Blake’s name. “That wasn’t fair.”

“Well, it’s true. You never see me or my brothers wear a scarf, do you? And we work outside in the freezing cold for half the year.”

“I’m not talking about the stupid scarf. I’m referring to you mentioning Blake’s name. As if I wouldn’t feel guilty enough going out with another man.”

She felt his eyes boring into her, but she wouldn’t look at him. Instead, she sat still, hands clasped tightly together, mouth set in a straight line.

“Shit. Sorry, Harper. I wasn’t thinking when I said that.”

“Obviously.”

“You’re right. The fact that Will wears a scarf is a stupid reason for you not to go out with him. I just don’t want you to get hurt. That’s all.”

She looked over at him then, and seeing his concern, she softened. “I have a feeling that no matter who I go out with, he’s not going to be good enough to you. Not compared to Blake.”

“He was my best friend.”

“I know that. He was mine too.”

Finn sighed. “I know how much he loved you. And I know he wouldn’t want you to be…lonely. So, if Will’s the guy…”

“He might not be the guy, but I’m willing to get to know him better. Is that so bad?”

They’d pulled up in her driveway, and Liam had parked her car and walked up to the passenger door of the truck before Finn could answer.

“Finn?” she said.

“I’ll call you with the name of the guy at the Chevy dealership,” he said just as Liam opened her door.

She nodded and accepted Liam’s hand as he helped her down. “Thank you both for coming to my rescue,” she said, looking between them.

“No problem,” Liam said, hopping into the truck.

“Talk to you soon,” Finn said with an inscrutable expression. And then they drove off, leaving her standing in the middle of her driveway. Alone.