Colton Family Showdown (The Coltons 0f Roaring Springs Book 10) by Regan Black

Author:Regan Black [Black, Regan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Suspenseful Fiction, The Coltons 0f Roaring Springs, Family & Domestic Life, Young Child-Infant Baby
Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Original edition
Published: 2019-10-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

At the base of the drive, Fox stared at up at Colton Manor, situated just above the valley and backed by the mountain. A massive and gorgeous testament to the success of the Colton Empire, the house had been built after he left for college. He’d never felt at home here, though the stunning showpiece with all its luxurious features and separate wings offered plenty of space for secrets to float around unnoticed.

All these years it had gnawed away at him that Aunt Mara had never accepted him as easily as she had Sloane. Was it because she’d known the truth Fox had just discovered? There was only one way to find out. Another bolt of white-hot anger flashed through him, as uncomfortable and foreign as the idea that his real father was Russ Colton.

He tried again to organize his thoughts as he stalked to the front door and rang the doorbell. Too many questions and illogical leaps of conjecture weren’t doing him any favors. To his surprise, Russ answered.

“Hi...” Fox didn’t know how to fill in the blank when “Uncle Russ” didn’t come out as it had every other day of his life. A tall man with wide shoulders, he was thicker in the midsection these days. His hair was mostly gray now, but once it had been nearly the same color as Fox’s. Their eyes were different, Fox’s blue and Russ’s a brown that his other sons had inherited.

Which man had had a greater impact on his life—the distracted father or the abusive one?

“You look rough, Fox.” Russ stepped back and welcomed him in. “Is the baby keeping you up at night?”

Of course they’d heard about the baby. That wasn’t a secret. “He sleeps well. Kelsey got him on a schedule that fits into my routine.” Days on the ranch started early, so he didn’t really mind the 4:00 a.m. wake-up calls.

“Those days are long gone around here. Can’t say I miss them,” Russ said, leading the way toward the gathering room off the main kitchen. Mara rose from her seat when they walked in.

Fox’s palms went damp when he saw his aunt. “Aunt Mara.”

He didn’t bother attempting an awkward hug this time. Though she’d done her best as a mother, she’d found her calling in business as director of operations at The Chateau. She looked as polished as ever with her blond hair styled up today and a bold dress in autumn colors with a short black jacket.

“Hello, Fox.” Her deep blue eyes raked him head to toe. “You look tired.”

He shrugged, more comfortable with her criticism than he would’ve been with compliments. “The baby and I had an early start.”

“I can’t believe you’ve taken in that child.”

“He’s family,” Fox replied, suppressing another wave of anger. “You did the same, right? I’m just following your example.”

She sniffed, settled back into her chair as aloof and confident as a queen on her throne. “The difference is I knew who you were.”

“Did you?”

“Of course.” Confusion rippled across her features.

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