Chapter 98

• He could hear water running. Leaning against the door, her scent enveloped him and his legs almost gave out, the heat was back. “Honey, open the door.” He tried to keep the growl out of his voice, but his cat was raging. Biting his lip, he focused on controlling his animal. They had to be careful or be rejected. That got his attention.
• “I-I’m f-fine, Gage.”
• He scowled at the door. Why did she sound like she was shivering? Christ, she wasn’t… “Kelsey, sitting in cold water isn’t going to help you.” He fought to keep his voice soft and gentle, even though he wanted to roar. Does my cat even roar? Shaking his head, he leaned his head against the door. How did he get her to open the door without scaring her? When he realized, he felt like a dumbass. “Baby, we’re alone, open the door.”