Chapter 94

Zy looked Tessa’s way. She nibbled on her plump pink lip, and he swallowed back lust that didn’t belong in this conversation.

“Are you okay with that?” Tessa looked worried that he’d object. “I only have a sofa for you to sleep on and a newborn who still has her days and nights confused…”

Zy didn’t think twice. “Sure. I’m not picky about where I sleep, and noise doesn’t bother me. I’ve got my stuff on my bike. If we’re a go, I can bring it in.”

While he figured out how to resist coming on to the intriguing blonde who probably didn’t have sex on her mind.

Tessa let out a sigh of relief and smiled. “Great.”

The colonel stood. “Why don’t you grab your gear so you and I can board up this window? Then I’ll leave you two alone.”

Ten minutes later, the window was boarded up and the colonel had gone with a wave and a promise to check in. The moment Tessa locked the door after him and turned back to Zy, the room felt too small, the air somehow hard to brea