“Umm, thanks.” Emma cut in blandly, watching how Jake frowned at Daniel and then punched him lightly in the shoulder. He tried to curb the aggression but still warned Daniel to back off.

“She’s not going to sleep with you, so you can cut out the compliments and the flirty crap.” Jake huffed Hunter’s way with a scowl.

“Oh, I don’t know. I reckon I could charm Miss Ander … OWWW.” Daniel squawked like an injured animal as Jake shoulder-punched him a lot harder. ...