Chapter 178 Caretaker Creampie (5)

• He held her gaze for one more breath. Then he stepped over the threshold.
• The door shut behind him with a soft click. The house felt quieter than before. Jenny became very aware of her own breathing and of how close Reed was standing. His boots were still on. His shirt still smelled faintly of soap and salt. The heat from his body reached her across the small space between them.
• Reed reached out slowly and set his hands on her waist. His palms were rough from work and warm against her skin. The contact sent a shiver up her back.