Chapter 201

They kissed at the doorway for quite a while. Julian clearly wasn’t ready to stop—he was still all in. Claire gave him a quick bite, just enough to snap him out of his daze. He finally let go. “Still up for that night drive?” “…Forget it.” “Well, I’m officially homeless. Gonna let me crash with you?” “I’ll let you stay two nights before I head off for my trip.” She eased up a bit, then added, “Strictly because your place got hijacked. Pure pity, nothing else.” “My Claire is beautiful and kind.” Julian stroked her smooth neck, then leaned on her shoulder as he stood up from the suitcase. “Help me inside, I can’t feel my legs.” Claire wrapped her arm around his waist, half-dragging the human-sized anchor toward the house. Staring at his impossibly long legs, she muttered under her breath, “Your legs are just the beginning. Wait ‘til your back joins the party.” Julian squinted. “What was that?” Claire dumped him onto the couch. “Nothing. Just said numb legs are no big deal. Happens to me