SEAL SALVATION (Brotherhood Protectors Colorado Book 1) by Elle James

Author:Elle James [James, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Page Inc
Published: 2021-01-25T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 9

All the time Jake had spent in his apartment in Colorado Springs, he’d grieved the leg he’d lost and hesitated leaving his cave to figure out life as he now had to live it—one leg short of a pair.

In the past twenty-four hours, he’d proven to himself that his life wasn’t over. Not only could he get around on foot, but he could also ride a horse and…kiss a girl.

Maybe life after the Navy SEALs wouldn’t be as bad as he’d originally thought.

Being on Lost Valley Ranch, getting out in the open and experiencing nature had breathed new purpose into him.

And RJ…

The woman never stopped. She’d almost been smothered to death and had been shot at, and all she could think about was taking care of her guests.

She didn’t seem to realize just how sexy she was. Having grown up with a Marine gunnery sergeant father, she hadn’t had the luxury of a mother to show her by example how to be a lady.

Hell, she was more of a lady than some of the women Jake had dated. She was tough, caring and had a body that didn’t quit. And her lips were soft and incredibly kissable.

They finished dinner quickly, speaking sparingly. Gunny wanted to get back to the bar before it got too busy for JoJo to handle on her own.

“I’ll be over as soon as I clean up the kitchen,” RJ promised.

“I’ll help Gunny,” Kujo offered. “I’m not sure about mixed drinks, but I can serve beer.”

“You’re on,” Gunny said as they headed out the door, carrying a plate of food for JoJo.

The guests finished their meals and helped clear their tables.

“I’ll wash,” Jake said. “You can dry, since you know where everything goes.”

“Sounds like a good plan,” RJ said.

Jake filled the sink with hot sudsy water and quickly washed the dishes. Their hands touched every time he passed a dish to RJ to dry. A spark of electricity passed up his arm each time.

When the last dish was dried and put away, Jake emptied the sink and rinsed it clean.

“Thank you,” RJ said. “Things go a lot faster with help.”

“Should we go to the bar and see if Gunny and Kujo need help?”

RJ nodded. “Let me set up the coffee and cocoa bar for the guests to help themselves. Once they’re happy, I’ll be ready to go over.”

“I’ll help.” Jake carried an urn of hot water into the dining room and laid it on a buffet cabinet against the wall.

RJ arranged a tray of ceramic mugs and packets of tea, cocoa and instant coffee for the guests. “Help yourselves,” she invited the guests. “We’ll be at the Watering Hole if you want something a little stronger.”

RJ pulled on a jacket. “You might want to wear something a little warmer. The night is supposed to get down into the thirties.”

“I’ll be fine for the short walk between the lodge and the bar.” He held the door for her.

As they stepped out of the lodge into the cool

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