Chapter 38: Getting to know him

That night, as usual, before she and Rafe were finished eating, her boys asked to be excused. She nodded her permission and concentrated on her meal. Her body quickened, ready for when they'd go to bed. That first night they'd almost set the sheets on fire.

"Why on earth would he ask that?" Rafe said when they were out of earshot of the boys.

"Who knows? They come up with the strangest things."

She'd wanted them to get to know Rafe, and that had worked out well. The twins didn't resent him as much as they used to, but she was falling for him all over again. It had to stop. She had to find a way to let the twins have a relationship with him while she remained safe. But she wanted this, wanted him. Maybe she'd wait until they were back home before telling Rafe they had to stop sleeping together. It was cowardly, but that was exactly what she was going to do. Are you sure you want to break it off? a small voice inside her head asked.