On the Fence (Chance City Series Book Two) by Deeter Robin

Author:Deeter, Robin [Deeter, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2016-04-24T04:00:00+00:00

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Brock and Daphne sat snuggled together on the sofa a few nights before Thanksgiving. Cy and Leigh had gone out to dinner and Johnny had moved back over to his bunkhouse. He’d taken Wheels’ advice and was moving around more. Daphne hadn’t been able to sway him from his decision and in the end she’d given in.

Brock kissed the side of her head and gave her a squeeze. “I know you’re cooking here for Thanksgiving, but what about coming over to our house in the evening? We’re not eating until later in the day.”

Facing him, she asked, “What about your parents and sisters? Won’t they object?”

“Don’t worry about that. If Cy is starting to get used to idea of me being around, then it’s time for my family to do the same with you. I want them to get to know the wonderful woman I’ve fallen in love with.”

Daphne jerked a little. “What did you just say?”

Holding her gaze, Brock said, “I said that I’ve fallen in love with you. Hell, I knew it after the day you kissed me. I’ve had my eye on you for a while and I couldn’t get you out of my mind. And after that, I couldn’t deny what I felt for you. During these past few weeks, it’s only gotten stronger. I thought it was time that you know how I feel.”

Daphne closed her eyes against the tears that burned her eyes, but a couple escaped them anyway. Brock took her face in his hands and wiped them away with his thumbs.

“Why are you crying?”

Opening her eyes, she said, “I’ve loved you for so long, but I gave up hope that I’d ever hear you say that to me. I feel like I’m dreaming and any minute, I’ll wake up and none of this will have been real.”

Guilt threaded its way through his body. “I’m sorry it took me so long to come to my senses, but it’s not a dream. I’m here and I’m not going anywhere. I love you, Daphne, and I’m not going to let anyone or anything come between us. Not your family or mine, either.”

He had to bite back the words that wanted to spill forth. It wasn’t the right time. The next moment, he was pleasantly distracted from his thoughts by Daphne’s kiss. It was sweet and filled with gentle fire. Lingering over her lips, he nibbled them before kissing his way along her jawline to her neck.

Daphne wound her arms around his neck and laid her head on his chest, listening to his slightly rapid heartbeat. “I love you.”

Brock tightened his arms around her, holding her closer. “I love you, too.”

They sat that way for a long time, just enjoying being close, and savoring the moment.

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