For a moment, Cooper was tempted to stay right there with his arms around her all day. Sooner or later, though, he'd be hungry, and he would wish he had let her go long enough to make dinner.
Besides, he really was itching to see this island for himself...
"Ready?" he asked, arms squeezing her gently in a hug. "You've got a whole new kitchen to break in." Belle could work wonders with any kitchen, but she would probably poke into every nook and cranny before she was done. She wanted only the best.