““His voice lowered even further. “You’re in danger.” “And you’re going to protect me?” she demanded. “You bet.” “Are you going to keep sleeping on my porch?” “No, you’re going to let me into the cottage.” “Dream on. I don’t know what this absurd obsession with me is, but do you really think you’re going to scare me into letting you back in my bed?” “Only if you insist, and if it will make you feel better.””