Exquisite Acquisitions by Charlene Sands

Author:Charlene Sands
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-07-07T23:00:00+00:00

Eight

Midnight pranced around the corral, kicking up mud leftover from the night’s storm. Now, sunshine warmed the morning air and began drying the earth. Carter squinted and lowered the brim of his hat to block out the glare. He was up as early as usual, but instead of going into his office, he’d come outside to clear his head. The rain last night had washed away sweltering heat and brought freshness to the air that did him good as he inhaled deep.

He’d always liked this time of morning, just after dawn, when the world was full of peace. He could sit here and watch the new colt take instruction from his mama for hours. It was as it should be, the parent actually parenting the child.

He’d come a long way since those days growing up in the shack on the other side of town, his mama gone and the foul smell of whiskey tainting the room. His life was good now. He worked hard, used the smarts God gave him and made enough money for five lifetimes.

He should be satisfied with that and he would be, but that break-in last night rankled his good nature. He’d had to rein in his fury for Macy’s sake.

She’d been scared out of her wits, and he couldn’t blame her. He’d invited her here, promised to give her solitude and peace, but instead she’d been tormented by an intruder.

“Hey, McCay. Want some coffee?”

Carter smiled at the sound of her sassy voice and turned to see Macy coming out of the house with two steaming mugs in hand. Coal-black curls framed her face and fell in wild disarray down her back. Her eyes, free of makeup, looked brilliantly clear in the light. She wore a red-and-blue plaid robe and leather boots. He had to smile at that. The Hollywood starlet looked pretty at dawn and too much as if she fit in around here.

His heart did a little flip watching her glide toward him, and he passed it off as sexual contentment. Last night, they’d made love twice before he’d driven her back to the house. As they approached her room, she’d paused by her door, lifting hesitant eyes his way as if unsure of his intentions. Carter had gripped her hand tighter and led her to his room. She’d gone willingly, and she’d slept through the night curled next to him. He’d wanted her to feel safe, but it didn’t end there. She’d gotten under his skin, and he wanted her in his bed for the remainder of her stay at Wild River. “Sure, wouldn’t refuse coffee from a gorgeous woman.”

A smile spread over her face as she sidled up next to him and carefully handed him a cup. “You’re up early.”

“I was about ready to come join you in bed.”

She snapped her head up, her eyes wide, and then whispered in a hushed tone, “Should I go back inside?”

The sexy morning lilt of her voice did things to him.

“I wouldn’t want to disappoint you,” she added.

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