Chapter 81

Perturbed at what happened upstairs ? I almost kissed a married woman! ? Chris took up where he left off the day before, letting the calming monotone of work ? hold nail, hammer, hold nail, hammer ? bring his frenzied state of mind down a notch.

His mate attacked him. A fact his brothers would think was hilarious. In his defense, Chris didn't smell her approach, not with the scent of her all over the house. And she'd not actually hurt him. Surprised him yes, but as soon as she got the first hit in, he'd guessed who wielded the weapon. Not wanting to frighten her, he'd let her get in a second lick and feigned falling to the floor unconscious. His ploy gave him a great excuse to touch her and he'd almost gotten to kiss her. Almost got to taste the lips haunting his dreams.