cheek. “Come inside, we’ll put some ice on it.”
“I’ve a better cure than that.” He rose and scooped her up into his arms. “Just have a bit of a care, and we’ll be fine.”
“Are you sure it’s broken?”
He slanted her a look. “Aye, since it happens to be attached to my face, I’m sure. And there’s no need to look so pleased about it.” He pressed a kiss to her forehead as he paused at the front door. “And I’m thinking, since you are, this might be just the time to remind you, Jude Frances, you’re owing me two hundred pounds.”
“And I’m thinking you’ll make it worth my while.”
She lifted her hand, watched the way the little diamond sparkled in the sun. Then reaching out, reaching forward, she opened the door herself.