Kate opened her door to find Mason standing outside with his hand crossed over his chest and a frown on his face. She reflexively rushed back inside and made to slam the door, but he caught it before it jammed.

“Avoiding me now wife?” He sounded angry.

“Of course not.” She forced a smile.

He gave her a meaningful look, then stepped inside.

Somehow the room became crowded. Why was he so close? And why was he moving towards her? Her legs moved back on their own. She only stopped moving when her back hit a solid surface, and he was standing right before her, still looking at her with...