“My favorite place is on the roof of my cabin when the stars are out. There’s nothing more peaceful,” he said.
I took a step to the side to give myself some space before focusing back out the window. “Sounds like it.”
A purple hue bled into the fiery sky, and I knew I could stand there all day watching the colors change. “Is this area open to everyone, or just certain people?” I asked, referencing toward the area behind us.
“You’re welcome anywhere in this house, at any time,” he replied.
I wanted to say something about not wanting to be just anywhere, but figured we really weren’t at the joking stage of whatever this was between us.
“Thank you. I appreciate the hospitality,” I said.
Roman reached for me, gently holding on to my hip. “Cait, I know—”
I cut him off. “Not now. I don’t
