Chapter 32

For now, spending time together here would have to do.

As he retrieved his key and inserted it in the lock, he hesitated, hoping that Logan’s taste in décor had improved since last year. But Hunter wasn’t betting on it.

The lock turned, then he entered the code on the keypad that controlled the dead bolt. The second trigger for that catch, a thumbprint scan, was located just under the doorbell. A green laser and a ding later, the door finally opened.

“Oh my God. Is your brother paranoid?”

He stifled his smile. “He’s a SEAL, too. In our line of work, honey, you make enemies. It pays to be cautious.”

“Guess he doesn’t have anyone watering his houseplants while he’s gone.”

Hunter stifled a smile. “Logan doesn’t allow strangers into his domain.”

Kata shrank back from the door. “Then he won’t appreciate me being here.”

“You’re family now. Inside.”

Pressing a guiding hand to the small of her back, he ushered her over the threshold into the pi