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Danielle Rayne wheeled her suitcase into the elevator and turned around As the doors closed, her gaze caught on two tall, attractive ht brown hair neatly tied back in a ponytail They were crossing the hotel lobby toward the reception desk, both stylishly dressed in slim-fit jeans

Oh my God Trey and Jake

The two men she had fantasized about for almost fifteen years Twoher Her cheeks flushed as hot, sweaty ih her mind

The older wolanced her way “Are you okay?” she asked, kind blue eyes taking in Danielle’s burning crimson cheeks

“Yes, fine thank you Just a bit of a cold co on,” she lied

Danielle took a deep breath and tried to steady her racing heart As much as she yearned to be with Jakeor Treyor bothit would never be Because Jake and Trey were in lovewith each other

At least, they used to be When she knew thee

Were they still together? They had arrived at the hotel together Of course, that wasn’t such a surprise A lot of the old gang would be here Danielle had flown to Buffalo to attend her old friend Har

Old friend? Well, more like an acquaintance now She and Harmony could have had a close friendship, but Danielle hadn’t kept in touch, even though Harmony had tried for a while She’d sent e-mails, Christmas cards, letters

Danielle had always intended to write her back, but never seeet around to it Eventually Harmony’s e-mails and cards tapered off, and then stopped completely

Danielle didn’t e her chances at friendship, but soe it Well, no use beating herself up about it She was here now and that was all that mattered

The elevator doors opened on the fifteenth floor She smiled at the lady beside her and stepped from the elevator, then pulled her suitcase behind her down the long hallway toward her room