Lone Star Baby Bombshell

Author:Lauren Canan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-06-01T16:00:00+00:00

Ten

Together they headed back to the main house to get Henry. His mother did a double take when they walked into the den, laughing and clearly happy, Jace’s arm around Kelly’s shoulder. Henry was in the playpen next to where she sat on the sofa paging through fashion magazines.

“Has someone been playing in the hay?” Her smile of welcome turned into a grin of speculation. Her eyes twinkled.

Jace ran a hand through his hair, dislodging several twigs of straw. He then reached over and pulled some from Kelly’s long strands.

“Sorry we’re late,” Kelly said as she walked over to give Mona a hug. “The horses are incredible. There’s one that’s the color of a copper penny. Mona, you must come out and see her. And the best part—we found kittens.” She turned and looked at Jace, excitement lighting up her face. “Tell her, Jace.”

“We found kittens.”

“A mother and three tiny babies. She is almost starved. But I think she’ll be okay. She is so sweet. I owe you and Jace for a can of tuna and milk.”

“Not a problem, sweetheart. I love cats.”

“So do I.” Kelly reached for Henry. “Jace named her Martha.”

“Did he?” There was a wicked light in her eyes. “Martha Compton. Who would have ever thought?”

“Aunt Martha hated my father,” Jace dutifully explained, seeing the confusion on Kelly’s face. “The names Martha and Compton are not synonymous with any feelings remotely seen as warm and fuzzy. That should be a very strong cat.” His mother chuckled and Jace leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. “I’m going to walk Kelly back to the cabin.”

“I won’t wait up.” She stood from the sofa. “You both have a good evening. Kelly, perhaps tomorrow you will take me to see the kittens?”

“Absolutely.”

With Jace carrying Henry, they walked through the evening shadows to the small house in the trees. Jace followed her inside.

“Do you have time to hold him while I warm his bottle?”

“Sure.” As Kelly headed to the kitchen, Jace wondered at the feel of his tiny son in his arms, the weight of his compact little body. It did strange things to Jace’s heart. His son. He rubbed his face against the downy hair, loving the smell of baby powder, captivated by the little baby sounds. Henry’s fist was again planted in his mouth, the sound of his lips smacking interspersed with words only Henry could understand. His head bobbled as he perched on his father’s arm. Too soon he began to squirm and whimper.

“What’s a matter, Henry?” No amount of coaxing would calm him down. “Kelly, is something wrong?” Jace asked in a concerned tone. “Is he sick?”

“Just hungry.” Kelly came forward with the bottle. “Our little man has a very good appetite. Want to feed him?”

His eyes shot to her. It was an offer he hadn’t expected. “Yeah. I’d like that.”

“Find a seat.”

Kelly found it hard to suppress a grin at Jace’s intense expression. He sat down, still holding a fussing baby against his chest.

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