Ethan said. Audra looked up from where she was washing the dishes. She was a good little wife. The food was hot and plentiful, the house was clean, and his clothes were washed and mended. Ethan was a contented man. Lily lay kicking her feet on a blanket on the floor. Maggie sat on the floor beside Ethan, trying to eat her own toes. “I heard you say you need more men so some of them can go hire on with Rafe, and later with Seth.” Audra set the last pan on the counter to drip dry and opened the drain to let the water flow out. Rafe had built himself a modern wonder of a kitchen. Ethan came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. “I’m just telling you so you can be mindful.” He kissed her neck. She squirmed and grinned over her shoulder at him. “Behave yourself, Ethan Kincaid.” He stole a kiss, since her lips were right there handy.
