He carries me effortlessly, and I lean against his warmth. “My boots,” I say again. “I have to—” “I’ll go get them as soon as I get you inside.” I smile for no real reason. “They’re in—” “They’re in a box inside a chest that is latched and resting in Penny’s yard. I know. I told you I stalked you all day and night.” He looks down as I try really hard not to kiss him, and he grins at me. “Stalker game is about to get strong.”
