Chapter 102: Deep in the Mountains

If it had been any other night, Taylor Rathbone would have said yes without thinking. But Lilian, that formidable woman, had wrung him out twice earlier, and he still ached down there. The last thing he wanted was to go another round with his wife. With that in mind, he said, "Then go make me some noodles in the kitchen. I'll wait." His words hit Lana Hayde like a bucket of cold water. For a beat, she had no idea what to say. She managed an awkward smile and a soft "Mm," then headed for the kitchen. "Aren't...