Montana Cowboy Romance (Wyatt Brothers of Montana Book 1) by Jane Porter

Author:Jane Porter [Porter, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, romance
ISBN: 9781951786311
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Published: 2020-04-01T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The dogs barked as they arrived, but their tails were also wagging. Sophie noticed that Runt’s huge tail was wagging awfully hard. Maybe he wasn’t quite so scary after all.

Joe directed her where to park, in the open spot near his big black truck. The dogs circled as they unpacked her Jeep, sniffing her a bit, but then ran off when they heard one of the ranch hands opening a far gate.

Inside the house, there was no need for another tour. Sophie remembered the basics, and when Joe carried her luggage up the stairs to the second floor, they both hesitated in the narrow hall, uncertain as to the right bedroom for her.

Mrs. Wyatt emerged from her bedroom at the end of the hall, and sorted their indecision out for them, saying that Sam’s room would do nicely for Sophie, and Joe, of course, would have his room.

“I’m not comfortable with you sharing a bedroom here,” Summer said. “I know you’re both adults, and independent, but since you’re not married, you need to be sensitive to your grandfather’s values.”

Sophie’s face burned. “I understand completely,” she said, ducking her head, feeling embarrassed and yet also relieved since she wasn’t ready to share a room, or a bed, with her new husband. She didn’t know when she would be, and so if she could overlook Mrs. Wyatt’s stern tone, and judgmental expression, Sophie was happy with their sleeping arrangements.

“I’m sorry I’m old-fashioned,” Mrs. Wyatt added, without sounding the least bit apologetic. “Now, if you had your own house, that would be different, but this is your grandfather’s house and it would be disrespectful to shack up under his roof.”

“I’ll just unpack,” Sophie said, slipping away, and closing the door.

Joe watched the door to Sam—not Sophie’s room—close, and waited until he heard the click before he faced his mom. “That was a little heavy-handed, Mom. You’re determined to make Sophie as uncomfortable as possible.”

“That’s not true. I just think it’s important we be upfront about expectations and rules.”

“But shack up? Come on, Mom, I don’t think anyone says that anymore.”

“Sorry I’m not hip and cool.”

He rubbed his face and counted to ten. He didn’t understand his mother. She had never been so unreasonable before. She’d adored Charity, had welcomed Charity with open arms. Why couldn’t she be a little more welcoming for Sophie? “You don’t have to be hip and cool. I just want you to give Sophie a chance. You’d like Sophie if you spent any time with her. She’s really a nice person, a very kind person, and while she doesn’t look anything like Charity, she’s actually a lot like her.”

“Well, I guess I’m going to get that opportunity now that she’s staying here.” Summer paused. “Just how long is she staying here for?”

“Forever.” He saw his mom’s eyes widen and he battled his temper. “We’re engaged, and we’re going to marry soon.”

“How soon?”

“Very soon,” he repeated. “A week? Two weeks?”

“Is she pregnant?”

“No.”

“You can tell me the truth.”

“Mom, trust me. Sophie is not pregnant.

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