Chase turned just in time to catch sight of Sasha, a mischievous smirk playing on his mouth. "You settling down with me?"

Sasha glared at him, her annoyance palpable. "Settle down with you? In your dreams!"

Wheeling over to her mother's side, she stated with solemn gravity, "Mom, there's nothing between me and him, and the baby story was a lie. Please stop involving yourself."

Carolina took her daughter's hand, offering words of comfort. "Sweetie, I know you lost the baby, and you're upset, but that's no reason to take it out on Chase. It's not his fault. You're both young. There's plenty of time for children, right Chase?" Her lips curved in a smile toward Chase, her fondness for him barely concealed.

Chase nodded, playing along with a grin. "You are right."

"Right my foot! Chase, stop making a mess and get out. You're not needed here!"

"What kind of language is that? You don't sound like a lady at all.

his expression a picture of feigned hurt. "It's okay, Carolina. I'm used to

was itching to throttle him. What was this guy's deal? Was he just born to enjoy playing the pretend boyfriend? She kicked at Chase, her threat barely veiled. "Say one more word, and I swear

had just opened to respond, snapped shut again. His lips were pressed tightly together as he gave

dear. I'm here. She won't really hurt you. Speak your

for rescue.

her 'son-in-law.' We'll come back

led away, she kept looking back. "Is it really okay to leave Sasha hanging? She only told that lie to her mom because

planting a kiss on her forehead, his voice a seductive murmur. "My silly wife, trust me, a little mistake isn't

time.

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