Ruby couldn’t breathe, let alone talk. She sat there between the man’s legs, listening as he listed all of the things he liked about her. It was a little insane that he should be so open and honest about it.
But this was not a result of the succubus power she had over people.
All these things Ethan said, he meant. But it was more than that. He looked out for her. He cared what happened to her. Her position on the bottom of the boat while he rowed was evidence enough of that.
For the rest of the trip to the shore, Ruby’s mind spun out. Her thoughts were going fast, and there were so many of them that she could barely keep up with herself.
When Ethan got them to shore, he helped her out of the canoe before taking it back to the rental cabin. Ruby stood there, arms wrapped around herself.
