Total pages in book: 51
Estimated words: 47191 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 236(@200wpm)___ 189(@250wpm)___ 157(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 47191 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 236(@200wpm)___ 189(@250wpm)___ 157(@300wpm)
“Well, I try. Can’t always have the best of both though.” She winks, hops off my lap, and says, “Make the call, then we’ll leave. Maybe we can sleep in tomorrow.”
“Oh, that will most definitely be happening, partly because we won’t be getting any sleep after we get home.” If I had my way, we’d be skipping going out tonight and instead would be going right back to my place, cooking dinner together, and we’d both be naked shortly after.
“I can’t wait. I’m going to read my book while you make your call. Take your time.” Lily was talking to me about a book she picked up earlier this week when she stopped by a used bookstore. Apparently, her hobby when she isn’t working is reading suspense and thriller novels. There goes that being smart thing again. My spare time is working at the ranch, but even then, when it’s long past dark, the only place you’ll find me is in front of the television watching college baseball.
Once I see Lily is situated and comfortable on the leather couch I have in my office, I pick up the phone and call Tyler, the lead singer of the band. I’m not sure why I didn’t think of him, but I’m in luck when he lets me know they’re free tomorrow night. Hell, if Lily has spare time, she could help me out here with the marketing side of things. If not, I’m seriously going to have to think about hiring it out. There’s only so much of this shit that I can stand.
I watch Lily. She’s enraptured by her book. Soft giggles escape her every now and then, even though I know this book is on more of the mystery side of things.
Her voice is soft when she says, “What are you smiling at?”
“You, and how amazing you are.” My words are the God’s honest truth.
“I do believe that we’re both pretty damn amazing, but I am hungry, so if you’re all done, think you can take a woman to get some food? Possibly a place that serves chips and salsa?” She’s obsessed with any type of Mexican food, I swear.
“I think I can manage that. You park your car in the back?”
“Yep, I can get it tomorrow before heading to work for a few hours.” Seems my woman had this planned already.
“Perfect. Let’s go get you some food before you wither away or do the worst thing ever, get hangry,” I joke. Lily got like that the other day when she couldn’t leave work to get lunch, so I brought it to her, and she was about to gnaw off her arm—her words, not mine.
“Yes, let’s not have that happen again. It wasn’t one of my best days, truth be told.” I wrap my arm around her, loving the feel of having her in my arms.
“Doesn’t matter if it’s a good day or a bad day, I’ll be there every day in between.” I kiss the crown of her head while we walk together to my truck.
Chapter 14
Lily
“Well, this might get awkward,” I mumble to Beau as we walk into the restaurant. We went outside of Cherry Falls, and I was not expecting it either, but Beau mentioned there was a Mexican cantina in the town beside us, which is why we’re here.
“Interesting,” is his reply as we both see Chad sitting at the bar, with what looks like more than a few drinks in him.
“I really hope he doesn’t create a scene though.” We take our seat in the bar area, several feet away from him.
“Eh, it’s kind of what we wanted. Not creating a scene but letting him know you have a man. Maybe now, he’ll leave you be. If not, we’re bringing in Graham,” Beau replies.
“Yeah, it can’t be helped if he doesn’t get over this ridiculous obsession he seems to have with me. Oh, well, I’m not going to let him interrupt our dinner, especially since there’s chips and salsa, plus margaritas. I mean, they won’t be as good as at the Tipsy Cow, but these will suffice, I’m sure.” I slide into the booth thinking Beau will sit in front of me, yet he doesn’t. He sits beside me. His leg rubs against mine, causing my body to shiver in all the right ways.
“Nah, I hear they’re strong here. It doesn’t bother me if you like them more. I know the real reason you come to the Tipsy Cow.” His eyes are hooded, and when he licks his lower lip, it heats my body up from the inside out.
“And why’s that?” I toss my hair back behind my shoulder, making sure I left it down and in loose waves. Beau cups the nape of my neck and says, “Because I know you’re always there to see me, same reason I always drove past Kissme Sweets, honey. This, between us, was bound to happen. We just have that dipshit at the bar to be somewhat thankful to, it helped push us closer together, sooner.” With that our lips touch. He sucks on my upper lip before he slides his tongue inside my mouth, giving me a kiss that isn’t just any kind. Oh no, this is one where he’s staking his claim.