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When Axel disappeared into the cabin, I refocused my attention on my blank screen. I needed to work. I wasn't here to lust after hot mountain men who were hiding out in their cabin for reasons. I had other priorities.

When I put a guy first, it never worked out for me. I wouldn't make the same mistake again. Axel was an unwelcome distraction. Nothing more.

CHAPTER 6

AXEL

Isat on my porch hoping the door to Luna's cabin would open and she'd come outside in a towel. Even better yet—naked.

Why couldn't I rewind and go back to last night when she was in the hot tub?

It's not like I had to see it again to believe it. Her naked body was embedded in my mind. I couldn't stop thinking about it.

When she was in my bedroom this morning, all I could think about was stripping her down and laying her across my comforter. She'd spread her legs for me, giving me that challenge in her eyes. The one that said she didn't think I could satisfy her because no other man had before.

I bumped my bottle against my thigh. It was a challenge I would gladly accept if she was interested. From the way she'd practically run out of my cabin, she clearly didn't feel the same way.

She probably was concerned for her safety, working with a strange man in his cabin. She should be. She didn't know that I'd never hurt her. Not like that.

I wanted to drown her with pleasure. I adjusted my aching cock in my jeans.

For the past hour, my eyes had been trained on the dark windows of her cabin as if she were my target. I was braced for any sign of movement.

I'd seen her working in the front window earlier this morning, and if her cabin was set up like mine, her bedroom was directly across from mine. Would I be able to see her getting dressed through the curtains?

What was it about Luna that had me acting like this?

I drank the lukewarm beer, wishing it were cold. But I was worried if I got up to get a new one, she'd take that moment to come outside and I'd miss her.

I knew I was being ridiculous. That there was zero chance she'd do that again, but I couldn't tamp down the hope.

She seemed eager to work on the cabin at first, but after the tour, she'd changed her tune. I'd spent the afternoon clearing out the debris from the demolished wall. Then thinking about what I should do next.

Her brothers didn't listen to her, but I was eager for her advice.

She'd grown up in construction. I was positive she would see things that I wouldn't. I was good with my hands, but I had no idea how to go about a renovation. Other than using a sledgehammer, I was at a loss for what to do next.

Did I want a nice bathroom? Should I start with the kitchen? What if I lost interest halfway through and was stuck with a torn-up room?

That worried me the most. Was I motivated because a woman had moved in next door that captivated me? Or was it something else? Had I finally found something to work on?

The light went on in the bedroom. She wasn't coming outside tonight. I tried to ignore the sharp pain of disappointment.

Was she getting dressed for bed? Would she take a shower? Would she touch herself while thinking of me?

I was a sick bastard for thinking it, but I couldn't stop. I was gluttonous when it came to thoughts of Luna naked.

Had she wondered what it would be like for me to touch her or slide into her wet heat? Would her skin be soft under my palms? Would her nipples be hard?

All I could think about was her breasts in the water, her nipples hard and begging for my mouth. I drank the rest of my warm beer, wishing I was sucking on her instead.

I was so messed up. I was hard as a rock, despite taking care things in the shower. It wasn't enough when it came to her.

Even if she let me in, I had a feeling she was an addiction. One I'd crave for the rest of my life. Then the light flicked off. She was in for the night. I could relax.

Maybe she didn't feel the same way, or she was scared off by the dirty thoughts in my head. She could probably sense them.

I flexed my fingers around the empty bottle. Disgusted with myself, I went inside, tossing the bottle in the bin, then turned off the lights and went to the spare bedroom where I had weights stored.

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