Ball Buster by Kara Sheridan

Author:Kara Sheridan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2018-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

After Carson rolled off of Sadie, she sat up, tall enough to see over the long grass. He’d delivered on his threat, half dragging, half carrying her to the field. Of course, she didn’t fight too hard to get away. There was something sexy about the spontaneity between them. “We still didn’t make it to a bed,” she commented as she straightened her bra and T-shirt.

Carson stood up, zipping his jeans. “We’ll finish this in my bed tonight.” He offered his hand, and Sadie took it, getting pulled to her feet. “Let me help you clean off that perfect ass.”

She chuckled and turned around, plucking grass from her hair. “I know you haven’t had much time to think about it, but please let me feature the farm. It’s the best option for you.”

He slapped her ass and chuckled. “You win, sweetheart. But we need to establish a few ground rules, okay? And I don’t want to forget our Big Brothers Big Sisters discussion.”

Facing him, she chewed on her bottom lip as she admired his blue eyes in the sunlight. “Absolutely, anything for the kids. In fact, my manager is flying in next Friday. He’s the perfect addition to the team, and he’s organized some world-class charity events, Carson.”

“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

“I’ve been kinda busy with something else.”

He smiled. “I made you forget?”

“Almost.”

“Only almost? I’m losing my touch!”

“Never,” she said, hugging him. “Now about the farm…”

“I don’t want the name of the farm revealed or the exact location. I know it could be found eventually, but we need to be careful, okay?”

“I understand.”

“Just tag it as somewhere in Alabama.”

“You do know a simple title search on the property…”

“I don’t really want to think about it, Sadie. I like my privacy—more than you know.”

“I’m accustomed to dealing with high-profile people. I promise to utilize the protection mechanisms I’ve regularly used for past clients.”

“OK, but Rex doesn’t spend much time around people. He makes a trip to town every couple of weeks for supplies, maybe stops at a bar for a beer. I don’t want him to feel cornered. It can trigger an episode.”

“Is he on medication, seeing a psychologist?”

“Negative.”

“Why not?”

“Drugs can’t fix everything, Sadie. He doesn’t like the side effects—the numbness.”

“I can’t imagine what he’s been through.”

Carson kicked at something in the dirt, sighing. “He watched my dad die.”

The sad news wrenched her heart. “I’m sorry, Carson. Maybe we should forget about it.” Christ, she was an insensitive idiot. Sadie blinked several times, unsure what to say. She’d grown up around Carson’s family, loving his father—everyone did. His sense of humor and ability to make anyone feel important made him an unforgettable character.

“No,” Carson said. “Rex expressed interest in something outside of the farm. That’s real progress for his recovery. Interacting with the public is a big challenge for him. I’m good with it, really.”

Sadie wanted to believe it. “I’m going to watch out for you, Carson. I’ve already told the front office you don’t belong in my class. But for some reason Jack and your coach insist on you being a part of the process.

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