No Strings Attached

lan dipped his head and pressed a kiss to her lips, chuckling, "Missed you, so I came to check on you."

To see her sooner, lan had barely caught a wink of sleep these past few days. His eyes still bore the crimson threads of fatigue.

Clara gently caressed his chiseled jawline, her voice tinged with concern, "You must be exhausted, aren't you?"

lan's nose brushed against her cheek as he whispered in her ear, "Yeah, I'm beat, but it's nothing compared to how I spend time with you in bed."

His words sent a blush scurrying across Clara's face. She playfully thumped his chest, feigning annoyance. "Cut it out, will you? People can hear us." lan let out a low chuckle, "Can't I steal just one kiss, then?"

Before Clara could react, he leaned in and captured her lips again. The crisp scent of mint, laced with deep desire, swiftly drew her into its spell. Soft moans escaped between breaths. lan's kisses grew more fervent as if they carried days of longing. His cool fingertips caressed Clara's cheek, and his voice was husky with emotion. "Clara, I've missed you so much." Her cheeks burned under his lips, her eyes slightly reddened, and her voice was hoarse with emotion, "I missed you too."

passionate embrace in the yard when, suddenly, Casey's voice came from inside the house. "Clara, what's taking the barbecue so long? Is everything okay?" Clara pushed lan away, her voice still shaking from their heated moment. "It's all

lan's hand and led

smile. "Ian, haven't had dinner yet? Come and join us. Clara, grab

smile playing on his lips, lan walked over to the bedside, glancing at Reed's leg with concern. "How's

doesn't hurt much, and I can move it

ointment for muscle and bone injuries. It's in the car. I'll bring

beamed with pride at his granddaughter's husband - so handsome and always so

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into a nasty dog outside. Mr. Brodie saved

into him in this secluded little village?" "He's here on business. Stop

a piece. "Mr. Brodie, have some more. My wife's pot roast is top-notch. Try it while it's hot." He then turned to Casey with a polite offer, "Have a taste of