Blazing Hot Cowboy by Kim Redford

Author:Kim Redford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2016-10-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

“I’d invite you inside, but I think if I did we might have a mutiny on our hands.” Kent gestured toward Hannah, who was hanging over the porch railing with both hands as she tried to peer around the house toward the barn. He hoped his words didn’t sound rude, because they were the best he could come up with on the spur of the moment. His place was a mess. No telling where he’d thrown his clothes or pizza boxes or whatever. He wished he could hose out the inside like he’d hosed off his truck, but it wouldn’t be that easy. Whatever had to do with animals or business, he kept top notch, but he always let things for himself slide because he didn’t figure it made much difference. Now he might have to rethink that habit.

Lauren nodded as she walked over to Hannah, eased her daughter back from possible danger, and turned to Kent. “Looks like you’ve been decorating. I’d love to see all the changes you’ve made inside.”

“Pony. Pony. Pony,” Hannah chanted as she twirled around on tiptoes.

“I’ll be happy to show you later.” Much later, if he had anything to say about it. As a distraction, he leaned forward, ready to catch Hannah if she overbalanced and started to fall. He suddenly realized he’d need to keep an eye on her near horses or anything else. “Were we that full of energy at her age?”

Lauren chuckled, nodding. “I bet. She’ll run out of steam later. For now, we’d better just get this show on the road.”

“Okay. While she’s still full of get-up-and-go, let’s look at the facilities.” He gestured down the stairs. “Mom and Dad moved the horses and tack to the new barn by their place. That means my barn and arena aren’t in use. Why don’t we take a look and see if they’ll suit what you have in mind.”

“That’s generous.” Lauren frowned slightly as she looked at him. “But are you sure you don’t mind? It could be a lot of trouble.”

“Pony. Pony. Pony.” Hannah danced down the stairs and over to the big oak tree in front. She leaned back against the trunk and crossed her arm as if impatiently waiting for them.

Kent chuckled at the sight. “She reminds me more of you all the time.”

Lauren smiled at her daughter. “Hannah’s fitting in quicker than I could’ve hoped for around here.”

“Chip off the old block.” He caught Lauren’s hand and squeezed her fingers. “I talked with Mom, and she’s anxious to see you and meet Hannah.”

“She was always great. I can’t wait to see her again, too.”

“I’ll set something up later.” He tugged Lauren closer, feeling the heat of her body against him. “She likes your idea about horse-assisted therapy and wants to help any way she can.”

Lauren eased away and gave him a hard stare. “You told her?”

“I thought it best since you may be working here.”

“But I don’t know anything yet. I mean, I don’t know if it’ll

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