Chapter 20
Susie slammed the door behind her after Jasmine raced inside. Rain was falling heavily and blowing sideways with the wind. The warm summer weather had disappeared with the cold rain. She flicked on a few lamps and turned on the heat to drive the chill out of the house. After she got Jasmine dried off, she took a shower and changed. Her thoughts kept traveling to Jared, wondering how he and his brothers were faring on the fishing trip in Katmai. Stop thinking about him. He doesn’t know what he wants and you’re in too deep.
Susie’s mental train of thought around Jared was a broken record. She was still furious at him, but more furious with herself for letting her desire get the best of her and opening the door to her heart. Her body craved his presence and her heart ached—though
