“Are you okay? We can go back and clean them up if you want.”
“No! It’s fine. The wood in there is… uh, specially treated. It’ll be fine. We don’t need to go back.”
“Okay. If you’re sure. Well, if you don’t need anything else, I have to meet Nick. He’s taking me to look at condos.”
“I’m pretty sure I’ve got it all.” She leaned out the open front door and waved at Mara. “Thanks again. I’ll call you tomorrow.”
She watched as they walked across the lawn and then stopped next to a car pulling in. Nick got out and exchanged a handshake with Matt before continuing toward the house.
Great. Just what I need right now.
Nick had hated her practically on sight. The last thing she needed was to see him while she was still all dolled up in her “Raina-wear.” He’d probably make fun of her or, better yet, accuse her of trying to seduce his brother. Although she had no defense against that claim if he did. She was definitely trying to seduce his brother. An evil grin pulled the edges of her lips as he walked up.
“So you’re dating my brother now? And you’re what? Moving in?” Nick charged up the steps and grabbed her by the arm.
“Hey, what are you doing?” Ridley tried to yank her arm from his grip, but he tightened his hold until it almost hurt.
“I’m taking you in the house. You and I are going to have a talk.”