Chapter 19
Jai always feels like he’s cheating somehow when he pushes the ON button on the fireplace controls and, seconds later, a roaring fire leaps to life. He stands in front of the grate a moment, warming his hands and shivering in his Polo jacket. If next winter is going to be as bad as this one, he’s going to need a thicker coat. Or keep Duane around to hold onto, he thinks with a smirk. He likes that idea.
Behind him, he hears the low purr of a zipper. Jai turns in time to see Duane shrug out of his own jacket and fold it over one arm. “Where should I put this?”
“Let me take it.” Reaching for it, Jai adds, “Make yourself comfortable. I’ll put on some coffee, get a few blankets, and be right back.”
The apartment is small—the living room and dining area are separated from the kit
