Michael Quinn by Caleb Borne

Author:Caleb Borne [Borne, Caleb]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-30T16:00:00+00:00

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“I don’t think Mother and Daddy were too pleased,” Katie ventured as we were heading back toward town.

“They’ll come around.”

“You’re not worried?”

“No. I’m married to you, not to them.”

“But it would really hurt me if they alienated me.”

I lifted her hand and kissed it. “Not going to happen.”

She sighed, leaning back against the cushions as she watched the scenery flow by. “Where are we going?”

“Home.”

“Okay, I’ll play. Where might that be?”

“Just relax and let me surprise you.”

Katie laughed. “This must be your playful side. I’m game.” She went back to enjoying the view. “Oh, will you look at that? The Hill is up for sale. I never thought I’d see that. I understand that Mr. Hilburn has nobility on his side, even though his family has been here for generations. What a shame. It easily the nicest farm in the bluegrass area.”

“Yes, it is.”

She gave me a sidelong look. “How long have you lived here?”

“Long enough.”

“Oh, Michael, no, you must have meant to turn further down the road. This is the drive to the Hill.”

I said nothing, but continued on until we were pulling into the covered parking just to the side and rear of the original house.

“Michael? Do you know the Hilburns?”

“Only slightly. I spoke with them for just a moment.”

“Oh? Where was that?”

“At the attorney’s office when I signed the closing papers.”

The upper half of her body rotated toward me with a snap. “You don’t mean to say…”

“Yes. It’s your wedding gift, Katie. The Hill belongs to you now. I take it you’ve been here before?”

“Oh, Michael, you can’t be serious. This isn’t just a house or a farm; it’s an estate!” Her eyes regarded me with curiosity bordering on suspicion. “Do you really have that much money.”

“Yes, we do.”

I helped her out of the car the unlocked the front door, scooping her up in my arms as we crossed the threshold. “Some things are traditional,” I said as I kissed her. “For tonight, I’ve had a bed delivered and the basics. Tomorrow morning we’ll begin ordering staff and I have a designer coming who will help you pick out whatever you want to furnish the place. Your style, your choice. Except for one room, and that will be my office. I’ll handle that. Once we’re settled in, we’ll look into horses and a farm manager.”

“Michael, I love you, but you’re taking my breath away. I had no idea.”

“Happy?”

She walked toward me slowly, her lids lying heavily on her cheeks in a seductive move that made my blood run like lava. “Why not show me that bedroom?”

“Soon. A few things first.”

A shadow of disappointment flew over her face, but she quickly recovered when she thought of the possibilities.

“Take off your shoes and stockings,” I growled.

Her nostrils narrowed like a young filly, full of herself and unwilling to give up her power. Her eyes held mine with deliberate revolt, but yet she did as I told her. It was a supreme act of trust on her part and if possible, I loved her more in that moment than ever before.

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