Finally she wearily opened the car door and stepped out, unable to stop Roscoe before he jumped out and ran over to an empty flower bed.

Angus exited and paid the driver, who sped away.

Nari’s mouth dropped open. “What are you doing?”

“Helping you pack your stuff.” Angus looked around and started walking toward the nearest door. “I take it this is you?”

She nodded, her body numb. “My car is around the left in the lot. I’m not packing.” Why couldn’t she form a full thought? The combination of a concussion and the proximity of sexy Angus Force was too much for her. “Go away, Angus.”

“No.” He opened her door and stepped inside, looking around at her pristine apartment. “The cleanup crew did a good job. Usually there’s fingerprint dust everywhere, even after a good mopping.”

She didn’t care. At the moment all she needed was her bed, so she followed him inside. “All right. Thanks. ’Night.”

Roscoe ran inside, twirled in a circle, and leapt onto the sofa. He yipped, the sound somehow happy.

Nari grinned, even though her head hurt. “Looks like he’s pleased to visit.” Would it be wimpy to ask Angus to let Roscoe stay the night? She didn’t think the intruder would be back and the security from HDD watching the place would be good, but it’d be nice to have company. “You know, he could stay. I’ll bring him to you tomorrow when we meet.”

Angus turned to face her fully, the impact of his gaze almost physical. His left eye was swelling and a bruise showed on his collarbone above his ripped shirt. “I haven’t been clear. Sorry about that. You are going to pack enough clothing for a week and then you’re coming home with me. I have a cabin, and it’s secure. Also, you might want to bring some sheets and a pillow or two, because I don’t have any. Oh, and we’re taking your car.”

She blinked. Her injured body perked right up with interest and a hint of lust. What was wrong with her? “I most certainly am not going home with you.”

He lifted a shoulder. “Come with your clothes or not. Either way, Nari Zhang, you’re coming with me.”

* * *

Angus drove the car away from the grocery store fully stocked for a week. Nari remained quiet in the passenger seat, pretty much adorable in her pout. Oh, there was no doubt she would do a lot more than pout if at full strength, but right now her lip was out and her arms crossed. She’d refused to go into the store with him, so he’d taken the keys and left the dog to keep an eye on her, hoping they’d eat some of the fast food he’d already acquired.