His Chance (HIS Series Book 4) by Sheila Kell

Author:Sheila Kell [Kell, Sheila]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Cunningham Books
Published: 2017-02-14T05:00:00+00:00

OVER A DINNER of chicken fajitas, Devon continued his attempt to get to know Rylee. The more he talked, the more she felt they were a part of each other. Stupid though it seemed considering their situation.

“How many stepdads did you have?”

“Four. Mom was married before she wed my dad.” She smiled and once again felt that strange level of comfort telling him something she liked to keep hidden from others. “I don’t remember my first stepdad. I was too young and he wasn’t around long. Mom says he liked to drink too much.” She shrugged. “I think at the time she liked to drink too so he must’ve had a real problem.”

Devon grunted.

“Stepdad number two I remember a little. I was still small and he wasn’t around long either. I can’t remember what Mom said the problem with him was. I do remember he used to bring me presents and liked to hold me on his lap.”

“Like Santa Claus or some pervert?”

Rylee shrugged. “I couldn’t remember, but I’d lean toward Santa Claus. Now, stepdad number three was a piece of work. I don’t know what Mom saw in him.” She shuddered. “I’ll tell you about him another time.”

“Did he hurt you?” Devon’s hoarse voice, filled with emotion, caught her by surprise.

“No. He never laid a hand on me.” Taking a deep breath, her thoughts of her next stepdad brought a smile to her face. “Madison’s dad was the best. He loved his daughter, but he treated me just as well as he did her. He and my mom are still married.” She sighed wistfully. “She finally found her dream of true love.”

“We’ll get there,” he assured her.

Unsure how to respond to his statement, she ignored it and bit into her dinner.

They finished in silence, and after the dishes had been cleaned, Devon collected the dog from outside. Rylee picked up Max, reveling in the comfort of his purring, and then sat on the couch.

The door opened and Angel rushed to her and sniffed the kitten. It appeared Max had a new momma.

“It gets dark as hell out here.” Devon walked over and rubbed the top of Max’s head.

“No city glow.” She looked up at him. “Would you light a fire in the fireplace?”

“I can do that. Are you sure though?” Devon asked. “It’s not that cold inside.”

“It will be later, but it’s more for ambiance.” Rylee shrugged. “The cast iron fireplace is something I love about this cabin and the mountains.”

Devon bent over, his jeans tightening across his butt, and Rylee’s mouth watered. Being attracted to him had never been the problem.

Fire blazing, Devon dropped down in a chair facing the sofa. He swiped a hand over his face, and his other petted the dog sitting beside him. Rylee had a feeling the second hand moved without thought. Angel just might have a new papa.

“It’s been one long day,” he said.

She stood. “It has. And, it’s time for the little one to sleep.” Angel bounded beside her and followed her every movement with Max.

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