CHAPTER 12: Harker
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Harker waited at the door to his house for Alison. “I still don’t know why you drove.”
“Because this won’t take long, and I didn’t see any reason for you to have to drive me all the way back home.”
“Stop being obstinate.” The muscle in his cheek ticked from clenching his jaw so much. She was the most stubborn woman he knew. He opened the door and followed her inside.
“I’m not. I’m being practical. I’ve already given you my answer.”
“I don’t think you understand.” He stopped at the bar in his living room and made each of them a drink. “I considered what you said about custody and I agree to your demands.” He handed her a glass.
“What you’re actually saying is that I was right, and you were wrong.” The smug look on her face made his hand itch to paddle her
