Mountain Boss: Mountain Men Series Book One
Mountain Boss: Chapter 18

I watch Courtney as she hugs a large box to her chest and uses her hip to shove her Jeep door closed.

It’s 12:10. And ever since she stepped out of the Food Hall this morning, after mastering the coffee maker, she’s been working.

I wasn’t being weird. I just happened to be close enough to see her head to her Jeep, and curiosity kept me watching.

I expected her to maybe finish unpacking her stuff, but she surprised me when she took a toolbox out of her vehicle.

A real one that looked heavy and banged-up and wasn’t just for show or painted some wild color.

She carried it into her cabin, then reappeared with a screwdriver sticking out of her pocket.

I had to bite my lip.

Because fuck me, a girl with tools is hot.

Then I started to picture her in a tool belt.

In only a tool belt.

And I had to turn away.

Now, I’m back at my kitchen window, about to head to the Food Hall for lunch, but I can’t bring myself to exit the house and interrupt whatever Courtney is doing.

She slowly moves up the stairs to her door, like she’s being extra careful with her steps, then she props the box between her hip and the doorframe as she reaches for the handle.

After she goes inside, I wait.

I wait five minutes, but she doesn’t come back out.

We didn’t discuss any sort of schedule, other than when to start. But it’s safe for her to assume that the lunch break starts at noon.

I would’ve thought she’d like to partake in the included lunch, but maybe she’s feeling shy.

I could keep her company.

I roll my eyes at my horny inner voice.

I’m not asking the girl to sit with me.