Kissing the Cowboy (Circle B Ranch Book 5) by Kennedy Fox

Author:Kennedy Fox [Fox, Kennedy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-12T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

ETHAN

The alarm goes off early, and I haven’t slept a wink. I tossed and turned while thinking about how Harper was sleeping so close to me. More than once, I felt the warmth of her body against mine and moved closer to the edge of the mattress to create some space. Even though all I really wanted to do was pull her to me and hold her close. It wouldn’t have been the first time we snuggled, but to keep boundaries for what’s already going to be a difficult weekend, I didn’t want to have her wake up and freak out.

Harper’s running around the hotel room like a chicken with its head cut off and has changed clothes at least three times. Eventually, she puts on the first outfit she had on, then decides she’s ready. Flustered as she is, I place my hands on her shoulders and force her to look into my eyes.

“You gotta calm down,” I say, keeping my tone soft.

She releases a long breath. “I know. I’m just so…”

“Nervous?”

“Yes. About the panel. About what people are going to say when they see us together. The unknown is eating me alive. I’ve been preparing for this very day, and now that it’s here, it’s getting the best of me.”

I grin, creating space between us, and notice how rapid the pulse beats in her neck. “Remember when we were kids and used to go trail riding behind the B&B?”

Harper nods.

“There was this one time when I fell off because the horse was spooked by a snake. And I was scared to death of gettin’ bit but also was hurtin’ because I landed on my arm. Well, someone I know told me that shit happens and you learn to get over it.”

“I did not say that.” Harper bursts out laughing.

“No, but Uncle Jackson did after he realized I just sprained my wrist.” I laugh and notice the tension melt off her. “But you never once left my side and were there through it all. The point is, we’re in this together, and years from now, none of this will matter. The details will be blurred, and we’ll laugh about our big scam and how we fooled everyone. So promise me that you’ll at least try to have some fun this weekend.”

“Okay, I promise,” she says, going over to her bag and pulling out a pair of earrings she got from her grandmother when she graduated from high school. They conveniently match the engagement ring I bought. “I needed that reminder. Thank you.”

Harper turns around and meets my eyes. Her gaze is just a little softer when she notices I’m wearing slacks and a button-up shirt. “You’re dressed to impress.”

“You are too,” I admit with a smirk. “Good to go?”

“Ready as I’ll ever be, I guess.”

I grab the extra room key, then we leave.

On the elevator ride down, we’re greeted by an older couple. I interlock my fingers with Harper’s and squeeze them in a silent gesture to let her know we’ll be fine and she has nothing to worry about.

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