____________________________ . . . "You could move back because you stink." River blurted out as she scrunched up her nose. He threw his head back, laughing aloud. But he still didn't move a step back. Dumbass. "Why?" He c****d his head. "Is my proximity affecting you?" "By affecting, if you mean in a nauseating way then yes." She c****d her head, imitating him. He chuckled some more. "Let me make you some coffee." He stood up straight. "Or maybe you should go sleep. I am free till the evening. I will take care of the children." River was ready to decline but she realized that he shouldn't be having to look for such excuses to spend time with his own blood and flesh. Who was she kidding? She wanted to keep them apart because she didn't want the kids to have to lose their Papa

