He closed his eyes and counted to ten. If she didn’t answer soon, he’d shoot sky high. Damn! Why in blue blazes would she risk her life by chasing down a gas drive-off? Christ, if the guy had been drunk or high on drugs she could have been killed. The door opened and he fought back the urge to gather her into his arms and kiss the stuffing out of her. She looked ruffled from sleep and downright sexy as hell in a pink satin nighty and matching robe. His cock rose to full salute at her bare feet and pink-polished toenails. Down, boy. Now is not the time for fun. He ground his jaw and pushed his way inside, giving Mel no other option but to back up into the kitchen. “I heard what you did.” He grabbed her by the shoulders and gave her a shake. “Don’t ever pull a stupid stunt like that again.” Mel yanked out of his grasp. “My, it didn’t take long for your watch dogs to report, did it?” Jack’s jaw twitched.
