Besting Brady: Hearts of Hollis by J.L. Leslie

Author:J.L. Leslie [Leslie, J.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J.L. Leslie
Published: 2021-05-10T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Three

Brady

It’s shortly after six p.m. when I start unloading the four-wheelers. We had to wait until Lilly and Jade were off work before we could get started. I borrowed Caleb’s Yamaha, and Jack let us use both of his Hondas. Since I have a Yamaha, it works out perfectly. Every couple can ride one.

I’m tucking my jeans in my boots when I notice Lilly. She looks so damn adorable in a pair of ripped jeans and brown lace-up boots. Her hair is pulled back in a tight braid.

“You walk here?” I ask her when I don’t see her car anywhere.

“Yeah, it wasn’t too far. I’m pretty sure I could walk everywhere in Hollis,” she says with a smile.

Then it seems like she looks me over, taking in my jeans and long-sleeved black tee. I return her gaze, surprised at her attire.

“Camo?” I ask, eyeing her long-sleeved shirt.

“Jade let me borrow it,” she explains. “So, this is Jack’s field?”

“Yeah,” I answer. “Kind of the catch-all for a hangout spot in Hollis.”

“It’s muddy.” She makes a face and laughs.

“Well, it did rain yesterday and a little this morning. That’s why it’s perfect for mudding. We can go ahead and get a little dirty if you want,” I say with a wink.

“Why do I get the feeling you’re not talking about mudding anymore?” she questions, a slight grin on her face.

Before I can respond, the rest of our group shows up. Jade must’ve also loaned Amelia some clothes because she’s dressed similarly in jeans, boots, and a long-sleeved green tee. I’m pretty certain Amelia doesn’t own any clothes like that. She’s a city girl just like Lilly is.

“Do you Dallas boys know how to drive ATVs, or do you need tutorials?” I joke.

After my impromptu invite to Madden, we decided to have Keegan, Amelia, and Landon tag along before the three of them head back to Dallas.

“I’m surprised you just said ‘tutorials’.” Landon laughs and climbs on one of the Hondas. He cranks it up and then takes off, laughing over his shoulder as mud flies up behind him.

Keegan takes Caleb’s Yamaha and helps Amelia climb on behind him. Madden and Jade get the other Honda.

“Looks like you’re with me,” I tell Lilly as I get on my Yamaha. I hold my hand out for her, and she climbs on behind me. “Hold on tight, Lilly.”

I hear her squeal in my ear as I take off. Her arms wrap tightly around my waist as I speed through the field, mud flying all around us. I can hear the other ATVs around us, but it feels like it’s just us. Exactly the way I want it.

“There’s hay!” Lilly warns.

I laugh as I drive over it, maneuvering over the small amount of hay. Lilly’s grip tightens, but she laughs. I drive toward Madden, Keegan, and Landon and issue a challenge. Of course, they all agree to it.

“An obstacle course?” Jade questions, raising an eyebrow.

“Why not? We have hay bales, and Jack has some reindeer decorations for Christmas.

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