Learning to Love (Cowboys and Angels Book 21) by Jo Noelle

Author:Jo Noelle [Noelle, Jo]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Little Box Press LLC
Published: 2018-07-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Bernard

Inside Hearth and Home’s large dining room, Bernard sat at his usual table and in his usual chair, being able to look out the window and see the stairs and entrances at the same time while his back was to the wall. He realized he’d chosen his regular spot because it was the most defensible place in the room. That lesson had been burned into him long ago. His stomach churned with dread. When would his family descend on Creede? He wondered if the rest of them were in one of the nearby towns even now.

His first client was on time, and they sat together to discuss a property issue. The morning passed quickly, and after he’d eaten lunch, he continued his meetings. That evening, he and Clara hurried home as clouds darkened the sky and the temperature dropped. The sun was going down sooner with winter upon them.

Bernard opened the door and stepped aside for Clara to enter. “The weather seems to be turning colder each day,” he said. “I usually tried to spend the winter down in the corner of the state near Cortez.

“I’m not sure I was ready for winter quite yet. I guess I’ve been spoiled by last year.” Bernard helped her with her coat and then removed his as well. “Is this how it usually is?” she asked as she walked to the water closet to get the kittens.

Bernard met her in the kitchen with the spoons and milk. “I’m not sure I know the normal yet. I’ll have to hang around for a few years to see,” he said as she sat at the table, placing both kittens on top. “I think we need to name them.” The kittens cried loudly. “The orange one is feisty,” he said as it bit at Clara’s finger. “Let’s name him Captain.”

“And that one,” she pointed to the gray one Bernard picked up, “is Buck.”

Bernard liked how gentle she was with her kitten, placing her hand under its belly and tipping the spoon to its lips. Patient. “Time to eat, Buck,” Bernard said, lifting the spoon the kitten’s mouth. “I wondered if you’d like to warm up tomorrow,”

Clara looked askance at him. “Warm up? How?”

Bernard set down a bowl, poured in a little milk, and picked up the gray kitten this time. “There are some hot springs down at Wagon Wheel Gap Guest Ranch. We can ride down tomorrow and enjoy them.”

“I’d like that. I had no idea that existed here. Or really anywhere. The warm water comes right out of the ground?”

“There are hot springs all over this part of Colorado. I’m glad I get to introduce you to the experience. I think you’re going to like it.”

“I don’t have a bathing suit.”

“The pool is private. We’ll have our own little cabin and a heated pond just outside our door. Your chemilette will be sufficient, and I’ll wear drawers.” Had he suggested something that would cause her to push away from him? He really had no intention of seducing her at the ranch.

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