Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson Deborah Fletcher Mello

Author:Brenda Jackson, Deborah Fletcher Mello
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-14T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

“J ordy!”

Upon recognizing a familiar face standing next to the tall stranger who’d opened the door, Jordan Madaris’s face broke into a huge smile.

“Uncle Clayton!” She squirmed out of her father’s arms and ran straight to the outstretched ones of her uncle who knelt down for her.

“I think I’m jealous,” Justin Madaris said, greeting Dex with a firm handshake. “Your daughter is already playing favorites. That puts the rest of us at a disadvantage.”

Dex laughed at his brother’s remark. “You of all people should know just how much of a ladies’ man Clayton is. Every female around is fair game, except for Lorren and Caitlin of course.”

“Of course.” Justin eased his mouth into a smile. He turned his attention to the beautiful young woman at Dex’s side. He didn’t miss the way his brother’s arm was possessively wrapped around her waist. “Caitlin, it’s good seeing you again.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek.

Caitlin’s entire face spread into a smile for her brother-in-law. Like Dex and Clayton, Justin Madaris was a very handsome man with chocolate-chip-colored eyes and a chestnut-brown complexion. “Thanks, Justin. I understand congratulations are in order. First on your marriage and then for your son and daughter. You’ve been a very busy man.”

Justin laughed. “Yes, I’ve been very busy and very happy. Everyone is out back. I put Dad and Jake to work grilling the ribs with Mom supervising. Traci and Kattie are in the kitchen fixing a salad, and Lorren and Christy went to the airport to pick up Syneda. They should be back at any time.”

“Who’s Syneda?” Caitlin asked curiously. She didn’t remember the name when she’d met Dex’s family four years ago.

Justin’s smile widened. “Syneda is Lorren’s best friend and is like a member of the family. She’s an attorney in New York, and there’s never a dull moment when she and Clayton get together. You can always count on them to have different views on various issues, and usually all of us have to suffer through their opposing summations.”

“Syneda and I keep these dreary family gatherings lively,” Clayton bellowed, placing a bubbly Jordan on his shoulder. He leaned down and boldly gave Caitlin a kiss on her lips. “I still say you married the wrong brother.”

“Who’s that?” Jordan asked curiously, eyeing Justin Madaris.

“I’m your uncle Justin.” Justin smiled up at the little girl who looked so much like his brother it was uncanny.

“Oh, goody. You’re the one who’s gonna take care of my horse for me,” Jordan replied happily.

Justin raised an amused brow. “I am?”

Jordan bobbed her head up and down and gave her newest uncle a radiant smile.

“I can’t turn down such a beautiful young lady,” Justin replied, chuckling. “And you’re in luck. If Spitfire cooperates, her baby will be arriving before you leave.”

Jordan frowned. “Who’s Spitfire?”

“Spitfire is your aunt Lorren’s horse. She’s a beauty and I think she’ll have a beautiful baby colt. And if she does, it’s all yours.”

“Goody,” Jordan exclaimed, clapping her hands. “Now I’ll have two babies.”

Justin’s and Clayton’s eyebrows raised inquiringly.

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