Texas Temptation by Barbara McMahon

Author:Barbara McMahon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Making a Family Series, Book One
Publisher: Barbara McMahon
Published: 2024-08-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

A week later, Jordan had almost forgotten the kiss. At least that was what she told herself endless times during the day whenever the memory of that night arose.

The first few days Caleb was home from the hospital were hectic. Mindful of her obligation, she took an hour or two each day to check the mail. The office phone was switched to ring in the house and she took messages from there. Cade spent the week in Dallas, not even returning home in the evenings.

She wondered if he deliberately stayed away, but found it unlikely. He did what he wanted and wouldn’t have been upset by her flight that night. She was the one who wished she’d handled things differently, with more sophistication.

She’d been a wildly willing participant in that kiss. Why wouldn’t he think she’d be open to more? Especially considering what he knew of her history.

But the defection of Caleb’s father had hurt her too much. She was a coward, totally afraid to risk her heart again. Especially with a man who had buried his own heart with his wife and child.

Jordan finally put in a full day in the office, filing letters and reports, answering the phone, receiving reports from Cade’s far-flung empire. She was growing adept at office work and liked it. Maybe she’d try for a desk job when she returned to Florida instead of working at the Shack.

Just before four, she heard a familiar engine in the driveway. She rose and hurried to the window in anticipation. Cade had returned. Jordan watched as he walked into the house, with not even a glance toward the office.

She sighed softly, knowing her decision to flee the other night had been wise, but wishing things were different. Wishing she could make Cade remember what it was to embrace life to the fullest, to enjoy the companionship of another, to plan for a future together. To love.

She blinked and drew in a sharp breath.

She was not in love with her boss.

Delaying as long as she could, Jordan stretched out her final tasks, not wanting to appear eager to see Cade, merely because she hadn’t seen him in days. She had spoken briefly to him on the phone—it wasn’t enough.

Finally, at close to five, she shut off the computer, turned on the answering machine and headed for the house. She’d check on Caleb, change for dinner, and try to contain her impatience until she saw Cade again.

It wasn’t necessary. As soon as she approached Caleb’s room, she could hear the deep rumble of Cade’s voice.

“So how come you don’t have a little girl anymore?” Caleb asked.

Jordan quickened her step. She hoped Cade wouldn’t blast her son with some scathing answer. Caleb was just a little boy.

She couldn’t hear the words, but the tone was quiet. Pausing at the doorway, she surveyed the scene before her. Amelia was sitting in the rocker next to Caleb’s bed. Cade was perched on the edge, with what looked like an entire army of action heroes spread out on the bed around Caleb.

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