Second Ride Cowboy (Second Chance Series) by Carver Rhonda Lee

Author:Carver, Rhonda Lee [Carver, Rhonda Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-06-22T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

DUKE HAD BEEN apprehensive about seeing anyone, but when he saw Chance and Carly he was glad they came. He greeted Chance with a buddy slap and his gaze moved to Carly. A long time ago, he’d had a crush on her. Hell, what man wouldn’t? She was beautiful. Looking back now, the attraction hadn’t been physical, although she was lovely inside and out, her personality had drawn him in. The fascination had turned to friendship.

Chance and Carly were made for one another, and that’d been obvious the moment they’d met. Chance had known of Duke’s fondness and had even joked about it on occasion. When Carly and Chance had lost their first son, Duke had watched as his two best friends suffered.

Once upon a time, Duke had thought Carly and Chance would never find each other again. The pleasure of seeing his friends remarried with a new family made him happy.

Carly grinned as she approached him. Her eyes were bright and she carried a child in her arms.

“Carly, who do you have there?” Duke asked.

“This is Chancelor. He’s about to become a big brother.” Carly patted her rounded stomach. The little boy mimicked her action, patted his own tummy and giggled. He looked just like Chance.

“I see you and Chance have been busy while I was lying around on vacation.” Duke gave her a wink. Carly laughed.

“Why haven’t you been over to visit us yet? Should I have my feelings hurt?” Carly asked.

“I’d heard Thelma wasn’t around to cook,” he said.

“Are you saying the only reason you stuck around was for Thelma’s southwestern cooking?”

“Well, you know I couldn’t resist her chicken.”

“I’d be hurt, but I knew you weren’t at our dinner table every night for mine and Chance’s company.”

“I could barely stand to look at Chance’s mug out on the ranch, but Thelma’s food made it all worthwhile over a dinner plate,” Duke said.

“Hopefully she’ll be back before long,” Chance wrapped his arm around Carly’s shoulder.

Carly looked up at her husband, one corner of her mouth curved downward. “Are you saying something about my cooking?”

“No, sweetheart. I love everything about you.” He kissed her soundly on the cheek. The love between them was outstanding.

Duke smiled. “It’s good to see you two together again. Feels like old times.”

“Only better.” Carly batted long eyelashes.

“What’s this I hear about old times?” Lila came out of the kitchen.

Duke turned and looked at her. His heart raced. She and Ava had been gone most of the day running errands and they’d only been back a short time. Ava was sleeping in her crib. Duke secretly wished she’d wake up so he could see her. It was amazing how a sweet child could wrap a man around her finger.

Lila swept past Duke. He caught her scent—berry and spices. The smell intoxicated his senses. The strapless sundress she wore, with the tempting view of her shoulders and the tops of her breasts, would drive a man into insanity. The dangling earrings touched the parts of her neck he wanted to kiss.

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