Her Christmas Cowboy by Adele Downs

Author:Adele Downs
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Dammit, Daisy? Was that all Trey had to say?

The stony set of his face and the anger in his eyes spoke volumes compared to his words. She’d never seen that expression on him before, and realized, too late, that she’d hurt him. But weren’t they just talking? She hadn’t said she was taking the job in Pennsylvania, just that she was considering the opportunity. The option weighed heavy on her mind and it was only right she share those thoughts. Isn’t that what couples did?

Were they a couple? Maybe that question was the crux of the matter. She wasn’t sure if her relationship with Trey was a passing affair or something more. He hadn’t mentioned the word love and she hadn’t wanted to spoil the relationship by bringing it up if his feelings weren’t mutual. She’d been content to enjoy the pleasure of his company, the passion of their nights, and encourage him on his road back to health while she healed too.

But, was a heated affair enough to keep her in Houston? She had to admit, the answer was no. Her future was at stake and she couldn’t afford to make another error in judgment. A woman had to take care of herself, be self-supporting, and make her own way. Her permanent residence, the community she served, and the man she would love for the rest of her life were decisions she couldn’t get wrong.

Maybe her expression gave her thoughts away, because Trey stood from the table, came around to her side, and lifted her to her feet. He wrapped her in his arms and gazed straight into her eyes.

“Don’t go.”

The strength of his embrace and the intensity of his voice left no doubt to his meaning.

The time had come for her to go all-in. “You could come with me.”

He smirked, and she could tell he held back a derisive laugh. “I just healed from a fractured spine. Got my job back on the ranch. Finished building my house. My life is here. It’s always been here. I was hoping you’d see that and want to stay.”

Of course she knew. She was the one who had drifted. Was still drifting. She’d run away when life got ugly instead of waiting things out and working it through. Trey was as solid as the foundation under their feet.

He pulled her against his chest and covered her mouth with a kiss that would have sent her reeling without support. The press of his lips and taste of wine on his tongue chased away her momentary doubts. Could she really leave this man? The one she never would have met if her previous life hadn’t crashed and burned?

He eased back and met her eyes. “Can’t you see I finished this house for you?” He pressed another kiss to her lips. “I love you. I’ve loved you for so long.”

Daisy touched his cheek and ran a thumb over his jaw. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

His hands slid down her back, over her hips, and up again to capture her waist.

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