Chapter Five
Ethan changed out of his wet clothes and draped them near the open window to dry. Maybe later he’d ask Jessica if there was a clothes dryer in the building. But he wasn’t ready for any more conversation with her. Even though she was right about his assessment of her, she’d left out one thing. He also found her appealing. Too appealing.
Best to put the entire bathroom episode behind him as he concentrated on Maya’s notes about S.G. It wasn’t easy. Jessica had made some good points, damn it all. And she’d done it while competently fixing a pipe and wading through a flood.
Disturbingly sexy.
Focus. Focus.
He spread the notes out on the antique desk under the window. A sweet summer breeze filtered through the screen. The scent of salt air and wild roses filled the room, along
