Alaska Spark by LoLo Paige

Author:LoLo Paige [Paige, LoLo]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780578676852
Published: 2020-05-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

“The Pope and President Reagan stood on this red carpet on a platform when they visited Fairbanks back in the 1980s. Howling Dog installed it on their stage,” yelled Ryan, competing with vibrating subwoofers. He pointed to a sign on the wall next to the stage as the band belted out a timeless classic, We Will Rock You by Queen.

Ryan guided Tara across the front of the stage as people clapped and stomped to the pounding beat.

Like wolves marking territory, Ryan wanted all males to know that Tara was now his. He chuckled at this, his hand on the small of her back as he steered her to the back of the bar. He could not remember ever feeling this way about a woman.

She was beautiful tonight.

“Hey, Ryno is here!” Gunnar stood from a large table of smokejumpers, beer held high. Angela sat next to him, holding her own with the rowdy group. Gunnar had commented earlier to Ryan how he’d landed the hottest babe of the season.

Ryan smiled. Don’t think so. I’ve landed the hottest. He liked this intelligent, competent woman who could out-do the hotshots.

“Hey Wolf Man, grab a brew and get your puppy ass over here,” yelled Boone over the band. “And bring your new friend.”

Gunnar shoved two chairs at Ryan, and everyone scooted theirs to make room. Ryan placed them together and motioned Tara to sit.

Angela came over and patted Tara’s shoulder. “About time you two got together.” She winked at Ryan and sat next to Tara.

“I’ll get us a brew. Pick your poison.” He leaned sideways, darting a glance down Tara’s luscious tank top. God, she looked good.

“Alaskan Amber,” she said, big green eyes smiling at him. He glimpsed his co-workers, his brothers, nodding subtle approval.

Ryan stood to fetch beers. He moved past a table and someone called his name. He turned to see Silva, Rego, and a few from Aurora Crew, motioning him over.

“Hey, O’Connor, hear how we kicked ass up at Chinook?” yelled Silva.

“Yep, congratulations,” Ryan yelled back.

The guys raised beers in reply with hoots and hollers.

“Aurora Crew is heading to the Shackelford Fire tomorrow morning. Hey man, you did a stellar job with refresher training. Pull up a chair. Take a load off.” Silva pushed one back with his foot.

“Thanks, but I’m with Tara.” Ryan made sure he said it good and loud, while motioning at her across the room.

Tara watched them intently. Ryan shot her a happy smile.

Silva slowly nodded and raised his beer at Tara.

She grinned and waved back at Silva and blew a kiss to Ryan, as if knowing they were discussing her.

Good. Now Silva has the message. Mission accomplished. Stop hitting on her, pal.

The band stopped and they no longer had to shout.

“You’re with Waters now, huh?”

Ryan gave him a close-mouthed smile and nodded.

“Lucky man. I tried, but she evidently had the hots for you. Gave her a squad boss assignment on the fire. She did great. The crew respects her.” Silva took a pull on his beer.

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