Chapter 275

Ryan scratched the back of his neck.

"I am not taking your bed." Carson turned toward him. Her stare was probably meant to be stern. The affect was ruined by the lines on her face from the outdoor cushions and her still-not-quite awake eyes.

"Don't make me put you in bed." He crossed his arms over his chest.

That seemed to wake Carson up. She took a step back.

"You would not," she said.

"Try me." Before, he wouldn't have hesitated. He'd pick her up, toss her on the mattress and see where things went. But with Carson pregnant he wasn't going to do anything that might so much as bump an elbow.

"Are you always a bully?" She mimicked his stance, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Some people call me persuasive." He grinned at her. Yeah, she was exactly the type he liked. A bit shy, but worth the effort. Under that shyness was a woman she didn't let just anyone else see. He wanted to meet her.

"Look, this is silly." She dropped her hands to her side.