Chapter 31

Scott quietly gathered the soiled sheets and clothes, then slipped out of the room without a word. He glanced at the table where Finlay had carefully plated the food, then looked toward the kitchen. A strange surge of competitiveness stirred in him. Without thinking, Scott stepped into the kitchen, pulled out a slab of beef, and asked the housekeeper to help clean and marinate it. He was determined to cook a perfectly seared steak for Analise. Ten minutes later, the kitchen caught fire. The cleaning bot was speechless. Scott was forced to face reality. He calmed his competitive heart and went back to silently washing sheets and dirty clothes. The villa's doorbell rang. The housekeeper promptly went to check, though he didn't open the door immediately. Outside stood a tall male with a massive set of horns. They were thick, and so was he, with muscular arms, broad shoulders, and a lean waist. He was easily six feet taller than Finlay. "Hello, is Commander Hopkins or Ms. Chambers