Daring Her Love: A Bradens Novella (The Bradens) by Melissa Foster

Author:Melissa Foster [Foster, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Melissa Foster, Romance, 1001 Dark Nights, Bradens, race cars
Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
Published: 2015-11-23T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

FROM THE FIRST moment Eric saw Kat standing at the top of the stairs, looking beautiful in a pair of jeans and a tight shirt that showed off every lush curve, he’d wanted to take her in his arms and never let her go. He’d thought about her all day, and after that amazing kiss they’d shared in the parking lot, he hadn’t been able to stop thinking about kissing her again and again, but he’d promised himself he’d take it slow tonight. This date wasn’t about getting her into bed. It was about getting to know her and letting her know he wanted more than a quick hookup.

He closed the door behind them and reached for Kat’s hand as they descended the porch steps and he led her toward the yard.

“Where are we going?” Kat asked as they crossed the grassy lawn to the large barn at the foot of the hill.

Eric pulled open the doors, and the scent of leather, hay, and manure assaulted them. He drew in a deep breath. “Smell that? That’s the scent of stability, family, and strength.”

“Because of Hal?” she asked as they walked into the barn.

“Because of all of the Bradens. Their love knows no boundaries, and it’s always been a source of strength for me.” He walked to the stall of an old red mare named Hope. Hope pressed her muzzle into his sternum, and he petted her wide jaw.

“How’re you doing, Hope?” he said to the horse. “Are you ready to give us a ride?”

“Wait, what?” Kat’s eyes widened. “I don’t ride.”

He took her hand in his. “Not yet, but with me and Hope, you’ll do fine. That is, if you trust me to help you conquer your fear of riding.”

“I don’t know,” she said, nervously stepping back.

He pulled her in close and gazed deeply into her eyes. “Do you think I’d let you get hurt? Trust me, Kat. I’ll be right there with you, holding you. I’ll make sure you’re safe.” He turned to Hope, who neighed and nodded her big head, as if confirming his idea was a good one. “I want to take you someplace special, and horseback is the only way to get there.”

“But…” She trapped her lower lip between her teeth, looking so damn cute he had to press his hands to her cheeks and kiss her.

“I’ll make you a deal. If we get up on the horse and you’re too scared, we’ll end this part of our date and go into town.”

She hooked her finger into the waist of his jeans. “You really won’t let me fall?”

“Never.”

“What if Hope takes off running and you can’t stop her?” The worry in her eyes was palpable.

He gathered her in his arms. “That won’t happen. Hope knows how to take care of her riders, and I know how to take care of you. Trust me?”

She swallowed hard and nodded.

He slid his hand to the nape of her neck and gazed into her blue eyes. God, he loved her eyes, and the way her neck fit perfectly into the curve of his hand.

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