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“Yep.”

He raises an eyebrow. “You have no idea what I said, do you?”

I don’t even lie. He’d see right through it. He may be the biggest pain in my ass, but he’s my best friend. “Nope.”

He smirks. “You definitely have to bring Willa to dinner.”

“Why?”

“Because I gotta meet the woman who finally flustered you enough to knock you down a peg.” He strides away, sneaking inside the open door before I can refute his claim.

Except I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t true.

Damn him for being so observant.

Or am I to blame for being so transparent?

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willa

I spendmy morning lazing around the cabin, eating cake, and drinking the pot of coffee. I can’t understand how it’s so good, but it is. Since Beckett won’t be home for a while, I savor it, making it last for most of the morning.

Beckett texts around eleven.

Meet you at the Wildflower Cafe around noon.

Great. I’m going to head out soon to scope out your town

I’ll give you a tour after lunch

if you want

Sure

See you in an hour

I put my phone to the side, but he texts again.

Hope you’re having a good morning

My smile isautomatic.

I just finished the pot of coffee. Now I’m going to explore the parts of the cabin I haven’t yet to find your skeletons

Have at it. I’ve got nothing to hide

I love how you think I’m serious. I’m going to shower and then head out. My sleuthing will have to wait until after lunch

That’s too bad for you

Get back to work

I’m finished but wasn’t sure if you’d be ready for lunch yet

I could eat earlier and explore after

Want me to pick you up? I’ll drop you back off after our tour and then finish what I have to do

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