Chapter 23
Susie walked into Jared’s place to find him seated on the couch staring out the window. She followed his gaze. Two ravens were flying in twirling circles outside the windows against the backdrop of the bright blue sky. Sun glinted off the waves and boats dotted the bay. Glancing back at him, she saw his eyes were wistful.
“How’s it going?”
He glanced up, his green eyes sparking when he saw her. “Better now you’re here.” He moved to get up, and she gestured for him to stay put as she put several bags of groceries on the counter.
He stood anyway and walked over to her, brushing her curls back and dropping a kiss on her cheek. She flushed instantly, warmth unfurling inside.
“I was going to come over there, you didn’t need to get up,” she said, turning toward him.
“How about w
