31
SCARLETT
“We should live together, Scarlett.”
My stomach seemed like I swallowed a brick. I didn’t know what to say; so, of course, I said the worst thing of all. “I’m not ready. I’m not ready for that.” I stared down at my empty teacup.
“I understand, kitten. Lucky for you, I’m a very patient man.”
Suddenly, I breathed again. The notion frightened me, and it didn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that after being at the mercy of Darwood’s cheating, I wasn’t eager to swap keys with large animal vet Dr. Dreamy.
“I’m sorry. I’m sure there are plenty of women who would leap at the chance to share a roof with you. I’m just not one of them, and it really has nothing to do with you at all.”
He growled, “Darwood.”
“Please give me time. I really, really like you.”
“Like, Scarlett
