Rancher's Family Christmas (Christmas at the Harvey Ranch Book 1) by Leslie North
Author:Leslie North [North, Leslie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
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Alex did his best to shake his mood, for the girlsâ sake if nothing else, but he only managed to go through the motions. Every time he looked at his daughters, every time they laughed or told a joke, he thought about the moments with them he had already missed. He didnât want to be that kind of father. He wanted them to grow up knowing they were loved and that their daddy choose them above all else.
By the time they were safely tucked away in bed, he felt completely wiped. He was all out of energy for pretending he wasnât in a sour mood, and he headed to the kitchen in search of a beer to accompany his sulking.
He was a little surprised to see Will sitting at the kitchen island, already holding a beer of his own. âHey, brother. What have you been up to today?â
âNot much,â Will said with a chuckle, taking a swig. âAside from the great tooth caper and all.â
Alex took a beer from the fridge and sat across from Will. âSorry you got dragged into that drama.â
Will waived the apology away. âNothing to be sorry for. Thora, in her infinite wisdom, sought me out for my expert medical advice. She figured that if I was good enough to work on a horse, I was good enough to work on her sister.â
This got a genuine laugh out of Alex, and for a second, he thought he might be able to shake his mood, after all. He hadnât gotten to spend much time with Will yet during this visit, and he was glad to have the opportunity now. Maybe the two of them could have a guyâs night, drinking beers and reminiscing about the old days.
The next moment, all hopes of that easy evening were dashed. âSo, Iâve been thinking this over, and I think the best thing to do is just be blunt with it,â Will said, putting down his drink and leaning forward.
Alex took a deep breath. âCanât say I love the sound of that, but go on ahead.â
âIâm just sitting over here wondering what exactly is going on between you and Juniper.â
Alex flinched as he realized that he really should have seen this coming. Will had been Juniperâs best friend when Alex had hardly realized she existed. He had every right to worry about the way she was being treated now.
Speaking slowly, measuring his words, he said, âIâll admit, thereâs something romantic going on between us. It wasnât planned, and itâs still very new. I hope thatâs not me stepping on your toes in any way.â
Will chuckled and shook his head, although Alex could see the tension in his jaw. âNah, thereâs never been anything like that between us. I see her like a sisterâand I always knew sheâd never look at me the way she looked at you.â
âAt me?â Alex echoed, feeling foolish. âYou mean her crush?â
Will raised his eyebrows in disbelief. âIs that what she told youâthat it was just a crush? She was head over heels for you, Alex.
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