Well . . . enough. Youre what, forty? Forty-five? he said, repeating what shed said to him the first time theyd met.

She laughed. A girls got to stay on her toes around you.

Ill bet you say that to all the guys you date.

Actually, Im out of practice, she said. I havent dated much since my divorce.

Miles lowered his drink. Youre kidding, right?

No.

A girl like you? Im sure youve been asked out a lot.

That doesnt mean I say yes.

Playing hard to get? Miles teased.

No, she said. I just didnt want to hurt anyone.

So youre a heartbreaker, huh?

She didnt answer right away, her eyes staring down at the table.