Hailey liked the feel of her hand in Noah’s more than she wanted to admit. He was affecting her. She didn’t want that to happen. Having feelings for Noah would complicate things. He looked back at her with a smile. “You ready?”

“As I’m ever going to be.”

She wasn’t sure what kind of onslaught there would be, but being on the other side of it was interesting. It might make her do her job more gently in the future.

Noah shoved the door open and stepped out ...