Page 50 of Teach Me to Laugh

“Just wondering.” Wind howled and Beckett looked up from his plate to glance out the large window where snow blew in white swirls outside.

The sky was beginning to turn dark, but the fire inside was crackling and warm. I hoped tomorrow wasn’t so gray and snowy. The gloom of the sky had cloaked the massive mountains throughout the ride, and there was no hope of seeing any more than their base through the windows of the cabin. Still, on a clear day, there was nothing more peaceful than staring at theunmovable stone masses that stretched from the earth into the sky.

“I should probably text Kai and see what time they’re thinking of leaving.”

“You don’t think they’ll back out, do you?”

Gold eyes narrowed at the obvious distress in my tone. But seriously, I didn’t want to spend a whole week alone in this cabin with Beckett. Yes, I might live with the man, but there was something about being all the way out here, with the burning fire and log walls that had a certain kind of atmosphere—an almost romantic feel. I just didn’t want him getting any ideas.

I didn’t want to let myself get any ideas, dammit.

“Not a chance. Kaiden has plans.”

“Yes,” I agreed thankfully. “Plans.”

Beckett leaned back in his chair, his eyes again narrowing on me. “Are you worried you’ll get stuck alone here with me?”

“What? Of course not.”

“Good, because I’d have to point out that we live together. Alone.”

“I know.” Could the man read minds? Seriously!

“You are nervous, aren’t you?”

“No.”

“Why are you nervous?” He leaned forward and I pushed my plate away, sighing.

“I just told you I’m not nervous.”

“But I know you’re lying.” He countered. “What I want to know is why you’d lie?”

I blinked slowly, staring at him. I was hoping that there would be a little intimidation working behind my unwavering gaze, but unfortunately, there wasn’t.

“It’s not nervousness. It might even be for the better because then we wouldn’t have to share a bedroom.”

“Ah, so you’re afraid of sleeping beside me?”

“No.” I totally was.

“Really? So tonight you’ll be fine with crawling between the sheets with me?”

“Tonight?” Heart. Racing. Fear. “Why would we share a bed tonight? There are four beds in this house.”

“Because all the bedding is fresh. If we sleep in one, someone won’t be getting fresh sheets.”

“Raina wouldn’t mind if I slept in her bed.”

“But Kaiden might.”

I blinked. “I’ll do laundry tomorrow. Surely there’s a washer in this house somewhere.”

Beckett shook his head, grinning. “You’ll sleep in our bed, babe. Don’t worry, I promise I won’t touch you.”

“You do?” I raised my brows.

“I’d never touch you, Amara.” He vowed a little harshly and I visibly flinched. “I would never touch you unless you wanted me to touch you. I’d never take advantage of you, or harm you in any way. I think I’ve proven many times now that I not only respect you, but care for you.”

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