Part Of The Deal: The Brides Of Sugar Cove by Lakewood Anna

Author:Lakewood, Anna [Lakewood, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-10-31T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

After a breakfast filled with laughter and pleasant conversation, Julia and Dylan stood for a while on the warm beach sand. They waded out together into the water, stepping around the rocks with their bare feet.

“How do you think Ava will take it? Do you think she’ll be okay?” Julia slipped on a rock, focusing intently on her question. Dylan grabbed her arm just in time.

“I think she’ll love the idea," Dylan replied. "She likes you. It might take her a while to get used to it, but she’ll come around.” They walked hand in hand down the beach with Julia practically jogging to keep up with his long strides.

“I hope so,” Julia responded. Dylan led the way toward Sugar Cove’s local farmer's market. Julia watched Dylan closely, his eyes intent and thoughtful. She could tell he was deep in his own thoughts. “Where are we going?”

“I think I may have an idea that will help Ava come around to this new arrangement,” Dylan remarked, excited by his own idea. It didn’t take long for Julia to realize what it was when they stopped in front of the town’s pet store.

“You’re a genius.” Julia smiled. She knew immediately that if she carried a new little puppy, Ava wouldn’t be able to be upset.

“I know.” Dylan smirked as they walked through the door to the sound of yips and barks.

“Hey y’all, what can I get the beautiful couple today?” The store clerk smiled and spoke with a thick southern accent.

“Do you happen to have any Maltese puppies?” Dylan asked. The store clerk looked up in recognition.

“Oh, I remember you," he said confidently. "You bought two Maltese puppies a few years ago. I believe you had your daughter with you.” The store clerk walked over to a pen filled with newborn puppies. “These little guys are ready to find new homes. Have a look.”

“Perfect,” Dylan exclaimed excitedly as he and Julia bent down to examine the puppies.

“They’re all so adorable," Julia commented. "I don’t know how to choose.” Julia pet a few.

“What about this little guy?” Dylan asked, turning to Julia. She felt her breath escape her lungs at the sight of Dylan, such a handsome, muscular man, holding a small puppy in his arms. The puppy was brown, and unique from the other dogs, including Peanut and Pancake.

“He’s perfect,” Julia agreed, already anticipating the excitement on Ava’s face when she would see this new addition to their family.

Dylan paid for the dog, and a new golden leash and the two of them made their way back to Dylan's car. Julia insisted on holding the new puppy the whole way home, though Dylan reassured her that the dog was perfectly capable of walking. It was amazing how comfortable Julia felt with Dylan already. She had never opened up to a man like she had with Dylan. She had never felt like she could trust someone as much as she did Dylan.

Ava's new puppy leaped and pawed at her lap. All felt right until they rounded the corner to the manor.

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