Chapter 16

Cortland

Dude, watching Austin drive that tractor was the hottest thing ever. But damn, I'm such a sucker for it. Lane just took off to grab his stuff and move into the bunkhouse. It's a pretty sweet place, but since we're in the west, we call it a bunkhouse. Now we're just chillin' and waiting for Declan and Emberlynn to show up. Austin offered to pick them up from the airport, but Declan wanted to rent a car instead.

"Hey, I know this might sound silly, but I can't help but feel a little uneasy about the fact that the guy you're uncertain about sleeping with is staying under the same roof as you. I'm sorry if I'm overthinking it, but I just wanted to express how I'm feeling." I try to keep the conversation light, but deep down I have some concerns about his presence and want to address them in a mature and respectful manner.

"No way, we don't even know each other yet, and you're already acting all possessive and caveman-ish," she says, putting her hands on her hips and cocking one l