Gotcha.
She crossed the campsite and tapped him on the shoulder.
He turned, and the second his gaze fell on her, a dozen emotions passed over his face all in the span of one second.Surprise. Frustration. And maybe some desire. But that could be in her head.
“Addison…is everything okay?”
“Are you returning to your house tonight?”
His brows pulled together. “You walked down here to ask me that?”
“Yes.” Absolutely yes. She already felt bad enough for stealing his home.
He ran his fingers through his hair. “I’m not sure. I have some stuff I need to get done here, then it will be late, so I’ll probably just stay with Colt and Indie again.”
“What?”
He paused. “What do you mean, what?”
“What do you need to get done here that’s going to make you late?”
“I need to check the tire pressure on the bikes. Make sure the disc brakes aren’t rubbing and replace any thin brake pads.”
“And it all needs to be done after work instead of tomorrow?”
His frown deepened. “What’s going on, Addie?”
“It’s your house.”
“What?”
“It’syourhouse, and you’re avoiding it because I’m in it.”
Noah grabbed her arm and tugged her to the side. Because he didn’t want Rhett to hear?
“I’m doing what’s safest,” Noah said, the second they were out of earshot.
“Look, I was going to move back home tomorrow, but I’ll leave tonight so you don’t have to avoid your own house anymore.” She started to turn, but he grabbed her arm a second time and pulled her back.
“No.”
Her brows shot up. “No?”
“You’re not going home until we find this person.”
“I have new locks.”
“I don’t care. My house has more security.”
She tilted her head. “Noah—”
“I’ll come home tonight. I’ll sleep on the couch. I won’t be home too late. Just…don’t move out.”
She swallowed. She felt like she should push, but there was something about his pleading gray eyes that made her want to give him anything he asked for. Did that make her weak? Or just a bit infatuated with the guy? “Are you sure?”
“Yes.”
“You need to stop avoiding me at work too.”
