Page 8 of Curvy Cabin Fever
Morgan, ever the peacemaker, flashes her a smile, trying to soften the moment. “It’s okay. Just tell us what happened.”
Morgan isgreatwith women. He has more female friends than he does male, and he’s already working on putting her at ease.
Her gaze flicks to him, wary, then moves to Rhett. She hasn’t looked at me since she saw me roll my eyes. I know she can feel my eyes on her, but she refuses to acknowledge it.
Why?
I lean against the wall, arms still crossed over my chest, and I wait.
Because I want to watch her a little longer.
Her breath catches slightly, barely noticeable. ButInotice.
“I booked online…through Airbnb.”
She continues to tremble, and I can’t help the amusement that pulls at the corners of my mouth.
“I paid directly.” Her eyes widen with relief as she finds what she’s looking for on her phone, thrusting the screen toward Morgan.
Morgan takes it, his brow furrowing as he scans the screen, then slides his gaze to Rhett. “It’s legit. She’s booked it.”
Rhett’s eyes flash with annoyance as he takes the phone from Morgan. He sighs heavily before running a hand through his hair, his jaw tightening.
“Shit.”
The girl stiffens.
I smile.
This is getting interesting.
“It’s okay,” Morgan says, hands raised in a peace offering. “We can sort this.”
I snort, and all eyes turn to me.“How, Morgan?” I can’t help it—what solution is he going to come up with? She sleeps on the sofa for however long she’s booked?
Hardly.
Not when she’s paid for a three-bedroom cabin.
The girl swallows again.
Fuck, I can’t help but watch her throat bob. Or notice how soft the skin looks. And Ireallyshouldn’t imagine marking it, leaving bruises that bloom beneath my lips.
But here we are.
“Well…” Morgan frowns and looks at Rhett, because it’s his property, his problem.
What’s he going to suggest?
Rhett doesn’t answer right away, and the room is thick with tension.
The wind howls around the cabin and the lights flicker, and I almost chuckle with glee.
This is too good.
If the lights go out, I’m getting a mask and having some fun.
“Why don’t you take your coat off, and I’ll make you a cup of tea or coffee?” Morgan offers, before adding quickly, “While we work this out.”
