If anything let Aidan know that Kate had genuine feelings for this guy, whoever he was, it was how she snapped at him when Aidan suggested he might be pressuring her. Whoever it was, Aidan was willing to bet this guy was a consummate gentleman.

"Just to pose a question," Aidan said, shifting in his seat to face her more completely. "Do you really think you can't be exclusive, or it is more that you're concerned about what having a real relationship will mean?"