“What?” I ask, putting my hands on my hips.
“Anything you want to share?”
Fuck no.
“Nope.” I brush past him and head for the stairs.
The last thing I want to do right now is attempt to explain whatever it is that’s happening between us. That’s something I can’t unpack just yet.
“I may need your help getting her car situated,” I call over my shoulder instead. “We left it on the highway, and I don’t even know if it’s still there or if we can have it towed or what.”
Bodi follows me amiably. “Sure. Whatever you need.”
We walk back outside and find Jayne and Serena chatting in the garage, watching Joey, who’s still playing in what’s left of the snow and ice.
“You want to go look for your car?” I ask Serena. “Or would you rather get a shower first.”
Her eyes narrow slightly. “Is that a serious question?”
I laugh. “Come on. Let’s get you settled in the bathroom.”
“It’s been three days,” Serena stage whispers to Jayne. “I’m desperate.”
“You go ahead,” Jayne says amiably. “I’ll keep an eye on Joey.”
“Are you sure?” Serena hesitates.
Jayne waves a hand. “Please. Go. I can’t even imagine three days without a shower. And he’s having so much fun. Enjoy.”
“I could kiss you!” Serena says, grinning.
“Or, you know, you could kiss me,” I say, laughing.
She leans up and presses her lips to mine.
Chapter
Fourteen
Serena
West’s house is…well, there aren’t a lot of words to describe his gorgeous, massive house. It’s not well decorated but the foundation is beautiful. Warm, faux wood-style flooring that I suspect is some kind of high-end laminate that’s so popular now. Large, floor-to-ceiling windows in what I’d call the great room. And a beautiful winding staircase with wrought iron rails that lead up to a second floor.
I follow behind him as he says, “I purposely didn’t let you see the kitchen because then you’d forget all about the shower.”
I laugh. “That’s not possible but I’m sure the kitchen is wonderful.”
As is his bedroom. Not only is it massive, with soft, light carpet, there are more huge windows, a fireplace against one wall, and the biggest bed I’ve ever seen.
“Holy shit,” I breathe. “How did you ever sleep on my little bed?”
“Well, after one night on the couch your bed was perfect.”
Then we step into the bathroom.
Holy crap.
The white marble makes the room look even bigger than it is, with five huge windows set up overlooking a small lake. There’s a tall, almost floor-to-ceiling, window in the center, and then two setsof two other windows on either side that together are as large as the one in the middle.