Lizzy yanked the door open, intending to take the jet ski and leave on her own.
But in the darkness, a pair of glowing golden eyes appeared, stopping her in her tracks. She slammed the door shut.
"Yeah... maybe it's too dark. I'll leave tomorrow." There was no way she was risking a run-in with some bear or wolf.
Shaken, she hurried back to Merriman's side, sitting down next to him, though clearly reluctant.
Merriman burst out laughing, amused by her sudden change of heart. He reached out, trying to brush her cheek, but she swatted his hand away.
"Don't touch me."
"Lizzy..." Merriman caught her right hand, bringing it to his lips. "You don't know what you've gotten yourself into... I almost lost control. If Adele hadn't shown up..."
"Let go! You have a fiancée, so why are you involve
