Jack had doubts. He stood in the crisp evening air at the front door to his cabin, his hand poised to knock. Then he lowered his hand. Only last night he’d stood here, been given a kiss, and then sent on his way. He couldn’t blame her, really. As much as he wanted to be with her, it had gone far beyond having a good time together. With emotions involved, it would never go smoothly again. He’d been through it before, only this time she was the one who’d put on the brakes. That was a first.
So why was he here? He glanced back at his truck and considered whether he should try to sneak away undetected.
The door opened. “Jack? I thought I heard something out here.”
“Yeah. I was about to knock.”
“Well, come in.” She stepped aside, looking all poised and proper.
That made one of them. He sto
