CHAPTER 440

“Can’t say as I’m unhappy to hear that.”

She rubbed her face on his pec. “You’ve pretty much ruined me for any other man.”

“How’s that?”

No response.

“Ginger?”

She’d fallen asleep.

When Ginger woke up alone, she assumed she’d dreamt of Kane cuddled up to her all night. He’d been so warm and solid. Sweet. Comforting. Saying such loving things. Showing his vulnerable side while offering reassurance he didn’t see her as weak.

Had to’ve been a dream.

She’d scooted up to rest against the headboard when Hayden tiptoed in. “Mom! I came to see if you were still sleeping.”

“I’m awake now. Has Grandpa fixed you breakfast?”

Hayden frowned at her. “Mom. What are you talking about? Grandpa’s in Deadwood, remember?”

But…if that was the case, who’d been watching Hayden?

Kane sauntered in and set his hands on Hayden’s shoulders. “Mornin’, Red. How’re you feelin’?”

Like a total idiot. Like I lost an entire day in a fever-fueled daze. “So it wasn’t a dream,” she muttered.

Kane frowned. “Excuse me?”

“Ne