right.” After a deep breath, he faced her. His glittering gaze pierced the darkness, holding her captive.
“From the time I was a kid, the moon heightened my ability to read other people’s thoughts. When there’s a blue moon, the thoughts are as clear as written text.”
Jenna barely had time to assimilate what he’d said, to consider the ramifications of what he believed, when he cupped her face in his big hands.
“Jenna.” He bent and kissed her forehead. “Don’t be afraid of me, honey. And don’t try to placate me. I know it’s farfetched. Hell, my own parents thought I was mental. I can only tell you from experience that it’s true.”
“Stan.” Jenna eased herself away—and he let her go. On her feet, she backed up one step, then two.
He watched her. “Think something, Jenna, other than the obvious.” He didn’t leave the swing. “I know you’re worried about me, and about your kids. You want to help me even as you’re wondering if I might be dangerous.” He half laughed. “But then, anyone would know that just by the look on your face. Think of something else. Anything.”
Dear God, Jenna mused. For him, it’s some warped game.
“No game.” He leaned forward, elbows on his knees. “Warped or otherwise. It’s just the truth.”
Her eyes widened. Could he have . . . no.
“Yes.”
Her breath caught in her throat, strangling her. Hands fisted, Jenna tried to think of something totally off the wall, but instead, she remembered the way he’d kissed her, how much she’d wanted him—
“I hope you still do,” Stan whispered, pushing slowly to his feet. “Because I want you like hell.”
“Oh, God,” she said out loud.
“I’m sorry, baby. I don’t mean to intrude on your privacy. It just happens. Sometimes I can block it out, but with you . . . the things you think just work their way in.” With a cautious stride, he moved toward her.
“Do you have any idea how hard today was on me? I knew every single time you thought about me.”
“No.”
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