Page 62 of Spiritwarrior

Sophie gave an embarrassed laugh. “I can’t either.”

“Guess we’re walking home together,” he said before getting out of the truck to walk around and open her door. Jody took it as headway when she didn’t pull away from his touch on her arm as they walked.

“I can’t get over how large this property is.”

“With all of our family, sometimes it doesn’t seem large enough,” he said wryly.

“I would love a family as large as yours.”

“There’s a way to get one for yourself.”

“Oh no. I have to be perfectly content to have one or two children.”

Jody shined the flashlight on the ground to the small path, which would lead to his trailer.

“I was thinking more that you could always marry into a large family. That would make them your family, too, wouldn’t it?”

“True, if I like them.”

“Do you like mine?”

He had to tighten his clasp on her arm when she stumbled.

“Oh, thank you.”

He could feel her trembling as they neared the trailer.

“You didn’t answer my question. Do you like my family?”

“Yes, I do. Well, here we are.”

He nearly burst out laughing at the relief in her voice.

“Thank you for bringing me home. I had fun at the music festival. I’m glad you talked me into staying. Good night.”

Jody continued walking her right up to the steps of the trailer. “Would you mind if I came in and grabbed a couple of my things?”

“I don’t think that would be a great idea.” Pulling her arm away from his touch, she started up the steps.

“Why not?”

Sophie turned around on the steps. “Jody, I’m smart enough not to open the door when a wolf wants to come inside.”

He couldn’t hold back his laughter. “You don’t trust me?”

“I trust you.”

“Then it’s yourself you don’t trust?”

Her face turned angry. “What’s wrong, Jody? Shocked I’m the only woman in Treepoint who can resist you?”

“Prove it.” He took a step forward, his hands going around her waist. “I’ve wanted you under me since you walked up to my table.”

Sophie’s hand went to his shoulder as if she was about to push him away. “I’m not attracted to you,” she stated with seemingly angry certainty.

Jody didn’t allow his hurt to show. “Like I said, prove it.”

“If I do, will you accept I’m not and won’t try again?”

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