“You’re insane…” Her lips quivered, and more tears spilled from her eyes,

His words fell from his lips like a promise, not even a threat this time. She could see in his eyes that he meant every word. He lifted his brows,

“You’d find out sooner if I am.”

Her feet shifted back softly, while her hands held down the dresser behind her as he stepped forward. The scent of cedar, along with his familiar smell, temptation wrapped itself around her skin.

His fingers brushed a strand ...