"Oh my." Cutter's hand froze in midair. "Egad." He swerved his face away, his wide gaze landing on Isabel. "Oh my." He cast a quick glance over his shoulder then turned around again, his face a deep scarlet.

"Now will you allow me to do it?" Isabel gave him a lopsided smile.

Cutter took a step toward the wall. He bent over, bracing his hands on his knees, and seemed to be having trouble breathing.

Sidestepping him, Isabel covered Hann with the other half of her ...