Her Billionaire Protector by Sophia Summers

Author:Sophia Summers [Summers, Sophia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

They found a bench in a nice secluded area behind the trees that surrounded the lake. “So that was what had you laughing like a mad woman?” Colton always pushed women away; he had lots of excuses for not getting serious. His family wealth and his good looks made him a very eligible bachelor, but they also made it hard for him to know if women were really into him.

But Elsie was totally different. She had her own plans, and she had obviously marked him off her list of potential husbands. What’s worse, writing him off hadn’t seemed to bother her a bit. He felt a strange tug in his chest, and he had to admit his pride was hurt. But he admired her, and he was impressed with her goals, that she wanted a family. The thought of her married to someone else made him burn with jealousy around his neck and ears.

He knew it was ridiculous. What did he expect? She wasn’t the type to just wait around hoping he would change his mind about marriage. She was much too beautiful and talented for that. Some enterprising man would do everything he could to convince her to marry him. She would not be single for long. Soon she’d be well on her way to raising that family she was planning on. It was irritating.

“You seem cheery.” Elsie poked him in the ribs. “Perk up, this is the vacation portion of our week. I know the last couple days haven’t exactly been relaxing, but if we focus, we can still make some fun memories.”

“Like what?” Colton turned toward her, and Elsie leaned in and eagerly kissed him.

Colton smiled under her mouth, happily surprised at her spontaneity, but immediately he again felt himself being drawn into something that he would never get away from. And he was content to stay right where he was. He stopped and kissed her neck. “That was very forward of you, Miss Warner.”

Elsie laughed and pulled away. “I know.” She winked. “I couldn’t help it. If I get too close, I am drawn right into your web. It’s beyond me to resist.”

“Well then, I guess I’ll have to be the adult.” Colton pulled Elsie back into his arms and kissed her on the forehead.

Elsie looked disappointed and sighed. “I suppose. I am just gathering memories.”

“Memories of what—kissing?” Colton stood and pulled Elsie up with him.

“No, memories of you,” she replied, her voice soft. She pulled away, not meeting his eyes, and ran toward her horse. “Last one to the barn cleans it out!”

Colton ran and jumped into the saddle from behind. He pushed his horse to a gallop around the lake and slowly gained on Elsie. Some other guests who happened to be walking around the lake moved quickly to the side to let them pass. Elsie slowed down a little as she passed them, allowing Colton to pass her.

He looked back and saw her turn her horse off the road and head straight across the pasture toward the white board fencing around the stables.

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