Having the Cowboy's Baby by Judy Duarte

Author:Judy Duarte [Duarte, Judy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-12-15T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Ian steered clear of Carly for the next couple of days—at least, that’s what he seemed to be doing. At first, she’d made up her mind to leave him alone until his mood improved. But it soon became apparent that he was avoiding her and she would have to make the first move.

While she hadn’t meant to make him angry, she should have realized that a man like Ian didn’t like being pressed to do something he didn’t want to do.

And Carly had pushed him too hard. She not only owed him an apology, but she ought to do something to mend fences.

The only plan she could come up with was to tell him how sorry she was over a home-cooked meal made entirely from Granny’s recipes.

So the next morning, after Ian and the ranch hands had ridden out together, she came up with the perfect menu and made a list of all the ingredients she needed to purchase at the market. Next, she slipped a note under Ian’s cabin door, telling him she needed to talk to him and inviting him to dinner this evening.

When she returned home from her shopping trip, she took a shower, then shampooed and styled her hair. After slipping on a new pair of black stretch pants and an oversize mint-colored blouse, she stood in front of the bathroom mirror and primped a bit longer than she’d intended. After all, she and Ian weren’t lovers anymore.

But they would be parents. So, for that reason, it was best for everyone involved if she put her best foot forward, apologized and did whatever she could to put them back on even ground.

Satisfied with her appearance and her game plan, she headed for the kitchen and made a meal sure to soften his heart.

While the meat loaf was in the oven, she set the table with Granny’s best dishes, which she’d found packed in one of the stacked boxes in the dining room. She’d wanted everything to be perfect tonight, so while she was at the market, she’d also picked up some candles as well as a bouquet of flowers, which would add a nice touch.

A knock sounded at the front door, taking her by surprise. Ever since they’d first made love, Ian had let himself into the house through the mudroom. Obviously, things were different between them now, although she was determined to shake the awkwardness—as well as the mounting sexual tension that threatened to unravel her whenever he was near.

Still, she was ready for his arrival.

Or so she thought.

As she swung open the door and spotted the handsome cowboy on the porch, her heart took a tumble. He wore a Western shirt—a soft blue plaid she’d never seen before—and black jeans. He removed his hat, revealing damp hair—fresh from the shower.

“Am I too early?” he asked.

“No, you’re right on time. Come on in.” She stepped aside and waited for him to enter.

Instead, he glanced over his shoulder and called out, “Cheyenne, come on or I’ll leave you outside.

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