Guarding Faith by Nicole Flockton

Author:Nicole Flockton [Flockton, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aces Press, LLC
Published: 2019-05-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Energy buzzed around the arena and from Greg’s position he could just make out Faith at the far end of the tunnel.

Opening night had arrived at the rodeo and since their confrontation a couple of days ago, he hadn’t been far from Faith’s side. He would like to have spent the nights with her, but she’d put her foot down and said no when he’d asked.

He’d respected her wishes, gave her a kiss at her door. He’d then gone to his room and taken a cold shower. When that didn’t ease his desire he’d taken matters in his own hand. That was the last thing he wanted to be doing for the next few days.

“I’m glad you’re sitting with us Greg, although I’m sure you’d rather be where Faith is.” His mom raised her voice so she could be heard over the cheering as the riders started coming in.

A prick of guilt hit him, he was supposed to be spending his time with his mom and dad, but once he’d seen Faith again, family time had been forgotten. His leave would be up in a few days too and he wanted to spend as much time with Faith as he could. So far he hadn’t heard anything and Faith was remaining tight lipped about how the investigation was going.

He reached out and took his mom’s hand in his, raising it to kiss her knuckles. “I’m sorry, Mom, I know we were supposed to be doing things together, but….”

His mom patted his cheek. “It’s okay, Son, I understand. I’m glad you found Faith again. I always thought you two would make a lovely couple when you were competing all those years ago.”

“What?” His mom couldn’t have shocked him more if she’d announced she and dad were splitting up. “Why did you think that?”

She shrugged. “You were always spending time together and I know you used to take her out in your truck in the evenings. I was waiting for the day when you’d bring her home for dinner, but you never did. And then you went off and I hardly see you now.”

Fuck, how could he be such an ass? His mom wasn’t guilt tripping him at all, but he couldn’t stop it from consuming him. “I really am sorry, Mom. I promise I’ll spend the day with you. We’ll go shopping and have lunch.” Faith would probably be very happy to hear that he wasn’t going to be bugging her all tomorrow.

“You don’t have to do that.”

Her bright eyes belied her words. “Yes I do. Tomorrow will be our day.”

“I’d love that, Greg.” She leaned toward him and he gave her a one arm hug. Over the top of her head he caught his dad’s eyes and saw approval shining in them.

He’d earned back some brownie points.

Mom pulled away from him, wiping her eyes. “Well, let’s get watching some rodeo. Do you know anyone competing in your old event? Anyone from the days when it was you causing me

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