Built To Last (Sweet Contemporary Romance) by Allie Kincaid

Author:Allie Kincaid [Kincaid, Allie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bacholer, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Andery Lane Publishing
Published: 2018-10-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

DINNER HADN’T GONE at all like Jake had expected. From the moment Erin stepped into her living room, he was mesmerized. But something bubbled just below the surface, a tension that he couldn’t yet put a name to. When she asked about Lindsay on the way to dinner, he figured they’d spend dinner hashing out the details of a relationship that was well and good behind him.

He sensed her reluctance when Ryan approached the table but she had welcomed his friends quickly. That went a long way with him that she wanted to get to know the people that were important to him. Lindsay had tolerated his friendship but had always preferred to have him to herself.

Now that they were back at his truck, he was more confused than ever. She didn’t take his hand when he climbed in the truck. As a matter of fact, she kept pretty much to her side of the cab. The silence on the ride to her house grew strained. Had he messed up?

When Jake parked in her driveway he didn’t turn off the engine. “Is something wrong?”

She looked to him, confusion swirling in the depths of her green eyes. “No, nothing. I just have a lot on my mind.”

If only she could share it with him. He sensed she wanted to, but something held her back. Something she was afraid to say… or something she was afraid for him to hear. Either way, he wished she would say it and then they could deal with it together. He clasped her hand in his. “Talk to me. Tell me what you’re thinking.”

“It’s nothing, really. Just me. This has been such a whirlwind.” She smiled at him then, but it was forced, and didn’t reach her eyes. A sadness washed over her. One he didn’t know how to fix. “I really like your friends.”

As much as he’d rather she revealed what troubled her, he allowed her this change in subject. At least for tonight. “I’m really fortunate to have Ryan. He’s been invaluable to the business. And he’s a good friend.”

“I liked Megan. I wasn’t sure I would.”

The fact Erin was uncertain surprised him. “Why not?”

“She just reminded me of some of the people I went to high school with. You know, like some of the ones on the reality show Abby was on. But Megan wasn’t like them at all. She was really sweet.”

“She is. She’s really good for Ryan.”

After another silent minute, knowing he wouldn’t get anything more out of her tonight, Jake turned off the engine. He rushed around the truck to open her door and helped her to her feet.

He took her hand in his as he walked her to the door. The touch of her skin against his just felt right. Like he had finally met the person he was supposed to be with.

But it was clear she wasn’t ready to hear that.

“We probably should say goodnight here. I don’t want to wake anyone.”

His heart fell. Sure, she’d already

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