Change of Plans (An Echo Ridge Romance) by Cami Checketts

Author:Cami Checketts [Checketts, Cami]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Birch River Publishing
Published: 2018-05-28T16:00:00+00:00

Kaitlyn was a little more out of breath than she wanted Axel to notice as they climbed straight up the mountainside through Molly’s Canyon on the east side of Ruby Mountain. A small waterfall trickled merrily next to the trail. It was hotter than usual in Echo Ridge, but that made the wildflowers blooming on the trail smell sweeter. A slight breeze rustled the leaves and helped with the heat. Still, Kaitlyn’s calves burned from climbing straight uphill. She ran the trails regularly, but something about Axel following behind had her panting for air and feeling like she was completely out of shape.

“After school, are you planning to live in Echo Ridge and run your business?” Axel asked.

“We haven’t decided yet. Lolly grew up in the city, but I’d prefer somewhere like home.” Especially if she had the excitement of Axel with her. New York City’s energy had nothing on what she felt around him. Especially that kiss. Good heavens. She’d never been so ticked at her mom’s poorly-timed interruptions.

“I’d love to live anywhere in upstate New York,” Axel said.

“Where are your top picks?”

“You mean besides Echo Ridge?”

She glanced back at him with a smile. “I know. It’s the best.”

He grinned in return.

Kaitlyn focused back on the trail and waited for his response.

“Before I came here my favorites were Ithaca, Cold Spring, and Sleepy Hollow.”

“I’ve never been to Cold Spring, but I love Ithaca and Sleepy Hollow. Though it might creep me out to live in Sleepy Hollow and think about the headless horseman roaming around at night.”

He laughed. “Okay, striking Sleepy Hollow off my list.”

Kaitlyn’s cheeks felt warmer than they should from the hike. He cared where she wanted to live? “I heard you telling my dad that you want to coach college when you retire.”

“That’s the dream. I guess I’ll just have to see who would want me after I retire.”

“Retire. That just sounds so old.”

He chuckled. “It does, but it’s only a few years before I’m washed up.”

She laughed. “I would say more than a few.” She kept walking, but a little bit slower as they talked. She wanted to spin around and talk face-to-face with him, but this was good, getting to know each other a little bit more. It was far too tempting to whip around and kiss him again. Forget talking.

“Thanks. Like I said, it’ll be interesting to see who would want me to coach.”

“Anybody would want you,” she said vehemently. He was the biggest name in the sport, but she appreciated that he wasn’t cocky about it.

Axel’s hands were suddenly on her hips. She stopped and simply savored his touch for a few seconds before whirling to face him. His eyes dipped to her lips then back up to meet her gaze. “What if I don’t want just anybody?”

Kaitlyn was completely out of breath, and she had to force herself to inhale and exhale so she didn’t pass out or something. Stinking high elevations.

“Who do you want?” she asked quietly.

Axel grinned, and his handsome face became irresistible.

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