"Hi!"

Collin fixed his gaze on the woman standing outside the door. Common decency demanded that he should ignore her, but his pride had other plans. "Scarlet, please come in." He greeted the visitor warmly.

Scarlet had not expected Collin to welcome her. He warned her not to return to his property. "I miss you," she said, throwing herself into his arms without hesitation.

He was still in his right mind despite having had a few glasses of whiskey. When Scarlet threw herself at him, he didn't run away or push her. Instead, he welcomed her softness, and before he knew it, he was tempted to take her.

Collin kissed...