Chapter 31
Santee paced the night out by her camper, where she’d been staying since Ruarke’s proposal. Pacing every minute of the night away. Her hand went to the familiar bulge between her breasts and squeezed it.
She still hadn’t said yes.
But she also hadn’t said no.
The fact of the matter was she was terrified to do either. She didn’t know if she could have a full-blown s****l relationship with a man. Yet the thought of returning the ring and seeing Ruarke find someone who could slake his needs tied her insides into knots.
She dropped down onto the chair beside the fire ring. Only embers glowed, so Santee tossed a couple of small chunks of wood onto it. In just a couple of minutes, the fire ignited, beating back the darkness.
The fire popped hungrily, but the insects all seemed t
