Forever My Cowboy by June Faver

Author:June Faver
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2020-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

“Okay, Leo. Try to stay clean while I change your sister.” Jenn gave Leo a long look, the look that says I mean business, and took Lissy to be cleaned up.

When she returned to the living room, Leo had indeed stayed clean. He was sitting on the sofa with his hands clasped. Minnie was lying beside him, showing her stomach in hopes of a belly rub.

“You are such a good boy, Leo. Thanks for being my helper.” She sat down with Minnie between them, Lissy on her lap. She had placed a bib around Lissy’s neck in hopes of catching some of the constant drool.

Jenn felt flutters of anxiety swirling around in her gut. She was going to mix and mingle with Cade’s relatives. The Garretts.

They were a powerful local family. Lots of land. Lots of cattle. Lots of Garretts…but Cade was a Garrett, and he was so sweet…so kind…so damned hot.

In a few minutes, she heard the doorbell chime. The flutter turned into a whirlwind. She squashed down her nerves and gave the children a big smile.

“It’s Uncle Cade! Are you ready to go?”

Both children nodded vigorously.

She went to open the door, holding Lissy in her arms, with Leo and Minnie on her heels. Throwing the door open, she figured Cade might be overwhelmed by their greeting, but no, he just stood grinning at her with his genuine pleasure shining through.

He caught Leo, who had thrown himself at Cade. Minnie circled around his boots, barking her cute little yips. And Lissy leaned toward him, reaching with her drool-covered fingers.

“Well, I’m glad to see you too.” He shifted Leo to one arm and leaned close to take Lissy from Jenn. “I’ll just get these two little ones in their car seats.” He started to leave, but Minnie wanted to follow.

“Oh no! Minnie wants to go.” Jenn leaned down and called the dog. “Come here, Minnie.”

“Not a problem,” Cade said. “Big Jim has lots of pets. Why don’t you bring her?”

Jenn straightened. “Seriously?”

“Sure. Bring her along. It’s a family thing.” Cade turned toward his truck, a child in each arm.

Jenn thought her chest might burst wide open. She pressed her lips together as she grabbed Minnie and went into the house. She tucked her small handbag under her arm, donned her sunglasses, grabbed Minnie’s leash, and locked up the house. By the time she made her way to the truck, Cade had secured the children in the back seat and stood beside the open passenger door.

“You sure do look pretty today,” he said.

For some reason this simple compliment pleased her immensely. She felt her cheeks warm. “Thanks,” she whispered. “Oh my!” She kept forgetting how high his truck was and how slim her skirt was. Maybe she could go back to Dallas to pick up some casual clothes…or she could just keep recycling the same three outfits.

“Here ya go.” Cade scooped her up and lifted her onto the seat.

She grinned, feeling breathless, although she had not exerted herself. Minnie settled in her lap.

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