My Mom's exHusband Says He Wants Me: Claimed by Mountain Men of Washington State

I thought my life couldn’t get worse after my mom shipped me off to live with her ex-husband, Joseph.

It’s been years since I’ve seen him, but the second he opens the door, I realize he’s nothing like I remember.

The rugged beard, the broad shoulders, the commanding presence—he’s all man now, and it terrifies me how much I notice.

His fiancée hates me, which is fine because the feeling is mutual, but I can’t stand the way she clings to him.

Joseph says he’s just looking out for me, but the way his eyes linger makes me wonder if there’s more to it.

Every touch feels like fire, every glance a secret I’m desperate to uncover.

I know it’s wrong to want him, but how do you fight temptation when it’s living down the hall?

And when he finally admits what he wants… I’m not sure I have the strength to say no.

Pages: 27

Words: 6874

This is a fast burn, slice of life romance.