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Her quiet response led him to believe that she hadn't expected such a thing as talking to help. But he had always craved the company of others and found that too much time alone drove him to depression. So, just something as simple as a conversation could lift his spirits. It only made things better that his company tonight was Eleni. 

At first, she gave him no answer, and he very much wished to know what she was thinking. It turned out he wouldn't have to wait very long, though. Her words made his heart beat against his ribs, the real meaning clear. He swallowed against the heat burning in his stomach and up his throat. His ardent gaze sought hers as he slowed to a stop. Definitely not. His voice was husky, betraying way more than he was comfortable with, but she had surprised him.