Chapter 162

Hannah backed away from Ryan before she did something crazy like leap back into his arms and climb him like a tree. Scooping up her phone, she backed down the ladder, lifting her gaze to his just before her head cleared the entrance. He was still standing where she'd left him, a hungry expression in his eyes. Her cheeks heated. She ducked her head, but not before his lips curved into a smile.

Needing a chance to find her composure after the near miss of falling through the floor - sure, it was the near miss and not the near kiss - she directed Ryan and Percy outside to fit the tree into the stand while she began slicing cookies to bake.