The Cowboy and the Champion by Liz Isaacson

Author:Liz Isaacson [Isaacson, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: AEJ Creative Works

Chapter Nine

Emmett entered the outdoors while the sun still slept. Thankfully, he wasn’t the only one as he found Landon leaning against the truck, the horse trailer already hitched up. “Seen Molly yet?”

“Yeah, she ran in to get her hat.”

Emmett nodded, hoping he didn’t seem too eager. He supposed a five-hour car ride with Molly would be better than without her. But half of him—all right, nearly all of him—wished he was going with her alone. They could attend the auction, get their horse, go to lunch, maybe find something to tour where he could hold her hand and find somewhere private to kiss her, and then drive home. Out before the sun came up; home after it went down.

“Things getting pretty serious with her?” Landon asked.

Emmett exhaled. “I honestly have no idea.” He added a nervous chuckle. “How might I figure that out?”

Landon peered at him, and from the light on the porch, Emmett found amusement in his eyes. “You’ll know, Emmett. The important thing is not to do anything stupid until you know.”

Emmett glanced back to his cabin, slightly annoyed. He didn’t think he did stupid things, but he also knew stupidity was in the eye of the beholder.

Landon jangled the keys and Emmett looked at him, the noise further irritating him. “Well, Megan said she needs me this weekend.” He sighed. “And I was sort of hoping for a little vacation.”

Emmett didn’t know what to say, but his ninja-like reflexes kicked in when Landon dropped the keys. “What?”

“Having a horse ranch, a wife, and three kids under age five is a little rough from time to time.” He chuckled, but it sounded weary. He took a deep breath. “Anyway, the budget is one ten thousand. Do try to save me some money if you can.”

Emmett stared at him, sure he’d heard his boss wrong. His heart tapped out a little dance in his chest at the prospect of this trip with Molly. “I’m sure we’ll manage to get well below that.”

“And since I’m not going, you and Molly can just come on home tonight.”

“Will do.”

Landon started to walk away, back toward the pool of light on the porch. “There’s a Friesian in the auction I like. See what he’s going for.”

“You got it, boss.” Emmett watched as Landon disappeared into the house and only about ten seconds later, Molly exited. Her step was hesitant as she approached, giving Emmett more time to drink in her long, jean-clad legs and her purple and black cowgirl shirt. She carried her hat, and her curls were immaculate.

“He’s not coming?” She glanced back the way she’d come.

“Said Megan needed him this weekend.” Emmett swept one arm around her and brought her into his chest. “How was your chocolate fest?” He tried to keep the jealousy from his voice, and he thought he did a decent job of it.

“Delicious.” She giggled and stepped back. “But we need to take the kissing down while we work.” She walked to the passenger door, Emmett following in her wake.

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