Restless Virgin by Peggy Moreland

Author:Peggy Moreland [Moreland, Peggy]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Sociology, Social Science, Women Veterinarians, Contemporary, General, Romance, Historical, Rural, Fiction, Ranch Life
ISBN: 9780373761630
Google: 7zPb_ugFNZAC
Amazon: 0373761635
Publisher: Silhouette
Published: 1998-01-02T05:00:00+00:00

After sending Colby to the barn to unsaddle Whiskey, Sam glanced toward Nash's Mercedes. Just like the last lesson, he'd remained inside his car throughout the entire hour. Kind of hard to make the first move when he was holed up in his luxury bunker on wheels. But Sam was determined to follow Camille's instructions. She strode in the direction of the car and tapped on the window.

Engrossed in a computer printout, Nash jumped at the unexpected intrusion, then quickly pressed the button to lower the window. "What's wrong?" he asked, straining to look behind her. "Where's Colby?"

"Nothing's wrong. She's unsaddling Whiskey." Sam dipped her chin, working up the courage to say aloud the one sentence she'd been practicing for days. She hauled in a steadying breath and lifted her head, meeting his gaze squarely. "I just wanted to thank you again for dinner last week."

When she saw the frown lines that gathered between his eyes, Sam immediately regretted having brought the subject up. "Anyway," she said, her cheeks burning, "I had a good time and just wanted you to know." She took a step back, stuffing her hands into her pockets. "I'll get Colby."

Nash swore under his breath as she whirled away. He'd hurt her, embarrassed her, and Sam didn't deserve that kind of treatment. She was kind and generous to a fault. The least he could give her in return was honesty. And his friendship. There was no harm in that. He stuck his head out the window and shouted, "Sam!"

She slowly turned back to look at him.

He shouldered open the door and stood, bracing an arm along its top. "I had a good time, too."

"You did?"

"Yes, I did. To be honest, the evening turned out much better than I expected."

The reluctance with which he made the admission registered, but the sincerity was there, too, and it was the sincerity that Sam focused on. A warmth spread through her, curving her lips. "For me, too," she said, and took a hesitant step toward him.

Gray eyes held her, and Sam stopped, mesmerized by the intensity in them. Suddenly self-conscious, she fished in her back pocket for the paper she had tucked there earlier. "I picked this up the other day and thought you might want to give it some consideration."

Nash stretched out a hand and took the wrinkled paper. "What is it?" he asked, shaking it open.

"An entry form for a quarter-horse show in Austin . They have classes in all age groups."

He snapped up his head to look at her. "And you want Colby to compete?"

"She's ready. Plus it will give her the opportunity to meet some other kids who share her interest in horses."

"I don't know," he murmured uncertainly. "Do you really think she's ready for this?"

"I wouldn't suggest it if I didn't. But I would like to get in an extra practice next week if we can."

"When?"

"Wednesday afternoon would work for me."

He shook his head. "I've got meetings all day."

"How about if I just pick her up and bring her over here? You could drop by for her on your way home from work.

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