Chapter 32

• Jolting ramrod straight, he quickly turned to face the cupboards and opened one, taking two mugs out. “I’m sorry if I came across as a bit of a jerk when you first got here.”
• She grinned at his back. “Don’t worry about that, I more or less invaded your space.” She glanced out the window. “Other than the horrible habit of it storming here, I don’t blame you for protecting your territory, it’s beautiful here.”
• He kept his back to her and was silent for too long for her to feel comfortable. “I, uh, I’m a little too used to having my own space.”