A Lone Star Romance: Book 2 in The Only Love Series by Violet Sparks

Author:Violet Sparks [Sparks, Violet]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-03T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

-Los Angeles is My Home-

The ride to the Amarillo airport proved far more comfortable than the ride back to the house after her spill into the spring. Wet clothes on horseback chafed. She kept her nose to the grindstone the next week, getting as much of the collection catalogued as possible. Noble kept out of her way, but stopped by the shed a few times to check on her progress. She couldn't figure that man out. The chance to escape for several days to Los Angeles became a welcome idea. Throughout her adult life, she'd had many clients and coworkers pursue her and make passes. She'd always managed to beg off their offers in a way that kept everyone on good terms. Her techniques didn't work in this situation, maybe because she couldn't resist the cowboy whenever he came within ten feet of her.

Harden oversaw her packing, commanding her to leave her reference books at the ranch. Did he think she wanted to lug those things back home? He also insisted on taking her to the airport himself Friday morning.

"I sent Jen an email letting him know I expect you back on the job Monday afternoon," he informed her as the Amarillo skyline came into view.

"I won't be back until Tuesday, Noble. I already told you that."

"What? How many days does a bridal shower last?"

"I've got other things to take care of while I'm there. I have to do some stuff in order to prepare for the wedding, and my mother is joining me. We need time to visit."

A stony silence followed. Minutes ticked by.

"Will he be there?" he asked in a low tone, barely audible, giving her a sidelong glance.

"Who?"

"Your ex. Your best friend's brother."

"No, James won't be there. I don't even think he'll make the wedding."

"You know, Kiki, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the collection. I'm reconsidering selling it," he said, changing the subject.

"You are? I thought you wanted a quick buck to help the ranch."

"I did, at first. But now, I'm thinking maybe we should keep it together in one place. Give it some thought while you're away, and we'll discuss it when you get back."

He pulled the pickup to the curb outside her terminal and grabbed her bags from the back seat. He'd cleared all the tools out the day before so her luggage could ride in style and she could sit in the front, next to him.

Harden helped her from the truck and gave her a hug.

"Be careful, and call me if you need anything," he said, holding her in his arms.

She thought it an odd comment, especially since phone calls proved difficult at the ranch.

"See you in a few days, Mr. Harden," she chirped and walked into the terminal, not looking back.

If she'd turned, she would have seen him standing by his vehicle, eyebrows furrowed, the corners of his mouth turned down, his lips twisted in frustration.

Her plane left on time, and Kiki enjoyed conversing with the man in the next seat and thumbing through a fashion magazine during the trip.

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