Chapter 37

“I was trying to unplug the damn stove and the cord was stuck or something, and when I pulled harder, the fucking thing shocked me. Hurt like a mother.”

Seth spied a dark spot on the side of his palm. “Let’s get some ice.”

“Nah, I’ve been hurt worse than this. It’s fine. I’m more pissed at myself for not being careful.” Chris’s gaze landed on Seth’s lips. “It’s nice to see you worry about me, though.”

Seth’s body reacted to the change in Chris’s voice, and heat spread through him. He took a step back, but Chris followed him. Another step back. Again Chris followed him. When his back hit the wall, he looked into Chris’s eyes and swallowed hard, suddenly feeling a little like prey.

Chris braced his hands on the wall on either side of Seth’s head and leaned down. “Do you have any ideawhat you do to me?” he murmured, his hot breath gliding across Seth’s cheek.

Seth shivered and tried to shake his head, but he was frozen.