A Cowboy Firefighter For Christmas (Smokin' Hot Cowboys 1) by Kim Redford

Author:Kim Redford [Redford, Kim]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, Firefighter, Christmas, Cowboys, Small Town, Holiday Season, Texas, Wildcat Bluff, Wildcat Ranch, Rancher, Volunteer, City Girl, Christmas Angel, Terrible Memories, Trust, Passionate, Ignited, Painful Past, Wildfire, Sexy, Adult, Suspicious, Mystery, Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Danger, Tragedy, Past Drama
Goodreads: 24938015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Published: 2015-10-06T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

When the fire-rescue meeting broke up, Trey held the screen door open for Hedy so she could zoom down the ramp to her vehicle. He hugged Storm and watched her dance outside before she clattered down the brick stairs.

Sydney gave Trey a big hug and whispered in his ear. “Now don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.” And she pointedly glanced at Misty.

Trey chuckled as he caught her meaning. “Wouldn’t think of it.”

“Bet there’s plenty you could think of.” Sydney joined his laughter before she hurried outside after her daughter.

Kent held up his hand and high-fived Trey. Slade gave him a wink. And then the two cousins were out the door, letting the screen door slam shut behind them. Quiet descended on the kitchen. Trey hooked the lock on the screen before he shut and locked the main door. He turned back to Misty.

She smiled. “Guess we’ve got our show on the road.”

“Looks like it.”

“If you two need me for anything, ask me tomorrow.” Ruby covered a yawn with one hand. “I’m off to bed.”

“It’s been a long day,” Trey agreed, “but we don’t have time to lose if we’re going to make this benefit work.”

“Place is yours if you want to stay up and make plans.” Ruby glanced in the direction of the gazebo. “Why don’t you take cider down to the spring? Ease your feet in the water. Sure to feel good.”

He glanced at Misty. “You up for that?”

“I’d enjoy it. But I don’t want to keep you up.”

He smiled as he clasped her hand, feeling that familiar surge of heat. “I think I can last a little longer.”

Ruby cleared her throat. “Don’t let me interrupt anything.”

He chuckled as he looked at his friend, who was grinning at the hand-holding. “We’ll just grab drinks and be on our way.”

“No need to rush.” Ruby waved good-bye as she headed down the stairs. “Nighty-night.”

Trey watched as Temple got up, leisurely stretched, and ran ahead of Ruby so he could lead her into the suite. She quietly shut the door behind them.

He turned back to Misty. Finally, they were alone. It had taken all day, but they’d managed it.

She picked up their mugs from the table. “I’ll pour us fresh cider and turn off the stove.”

He glanced around to make sure all was in order. Everybody had pretty much cleaned up after themselves. He snatched the last bite of gingerbread, ate it, and set the Santa Claus plate in the sink. No doubt about it, Christmastime had the best goodies to eat.

“One last plate.” She picked it up, rinsed it off, put it in the dishwasher, and started the wash cycle.

“I’m sure Ruby will appreciate all the cleanup in the morning.”

“Least we can do for her wonderful hospitality.” Misty poured cider into their mugs, then handed him one and picked up the other.

“Need anything else?” He made one last glance around the kitchen and was satisfied nothing was left undone.

“I’ll keep notes in my head.” She turned out the lights except for the one over the stove.

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