Chapter 26
Santee might not remember what happened when she touched Suzie’s back, but Ruarke sure seemed knocked off-kilter. His gaze jerked away whenever she glanced his way, but she could feel his questioning, maybe even slightly scared, eyes on her while she slogged through the nightly routine of snuggling and listening to the kids before they headed off for baths and bed.
It took two oomphs before she managed to drag her leaden body out of the oh-so-cushy over-sized chair that seemed bent on sucking her deep into its quicksand cushion. She barely had the willpower to pull herself off.
“You look exhausted,” Mrs. Reggie said. “Why don’t you stay here in the house tonight?” She looked pointedly at Ruarke.
“The blankets and pillows are still there. Ready and waiting for you,” Ruarke sa
