Page 26 of A Pirate of Her Own

“Me?”

“Aye. And the worst part is, you don’t even know why.”

Completely baffled, she stared at him as he strode to the door.

“There are extra blankets in the chest, should you need them,” he said, pulling open the door.

He paused in the entrance and turned to face her. “And Serenity?”

Still dazed, she looked up and met his dark stare.

“Make sure you lock the door.”