Phoenix Maplewood got what it takes to make a mountain man leave his home

I love to love and cuddle. That's apparent, Shale thought wryly, but he kept a kind smile as she went on. The last part of her small bubbly tirade threw him for a loop, and he peered down at her, brows raised. "Just in case of what, did he say?" he inquired.

It was probably only a saying. Good to have options. But perhaps Grayday had found out about his romp in the glade with Pema, and was making preparations. Just in case. He frowned suddenly, that whole dilemma coming to his mind once more. It was a little easier than thinking about his cold, dead brother. . .but not by much.