Wine, Whiskey, & Lipstick by LaShawn Vasser

Author:LaShawn Vasser [Vasser, LaShawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: LV Publishing
Published: 2022-03-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

It was still dark when Dillyn woke and left the house. It was also a little chilly, so she threw on a parka. Dillyn did not want to be late and miss the opportunity to ride Whisper. Of course, it had nothing to do with Ben. Nothing at all. At least, that is what she kept telling herself.

On the drive over, Dillyn couldn’t get Ben off her mind. She didn’t know what to make of him. He was such a contradiction. Their first meeting was almost flirty and fun. When they danced at Frank’s, for a split second, Dillyn thought she might be attracted to him. More than anything, Dillyn didn’t feel threatened either emotionally or physically. Dillyn wondered what was causing his mood swings. How was Ben so comforting and charming one minute and overbearing and controlling the next.

Dillyn wasn’t completely blind. He was in pain and trying hard to bury it. Clearly, his divorce was hard on him too. Could that be why there seemed to be a connection between them? As much as Palmer and Cat loved and supported her, they didn’t get it. There were a lot of reasons for that. It was a breath of fresh air to be around someone who didn’t look at her as if she were going to break at any moment. A person who didn’t feel as if her emotions should be turned on and off like a switch. Dillyn decided it was best not to ask Ben about his demons. Whatever was going on seemed to be more about him than her.

Dillyn checked her phone when she arrived. 4:55 a.m. She walked over toward the stall and waited. Dawn still hadn’t broken through the darkness. Dillyn hoped Ben hadn’t forgotten or was too tired for an early morning ride. She figured the barbecue had probably ended just a few hours ago.

At precisely five a.m., Ben strolled around the corner of the stable. He stopped short. He was somewhat surprised to see her. “How long have you been here?”

Dillyn was relieved to see him. “Just a few minutes. You weren’t kidding when you said five a.m. on the dot.”

“I thought you’d be here at six.” He sounded irritated. “Not five.”

“Good morning to you too,” Dillyn said with as much cheer as she could muster while holding back a biting response. The man and his mood swings! Mostly to herself, she said, “Not a morning person, huh?”

“What?” he asked as he walked into the stable.

I hope he snaps out of this. “Nothing. Um.” Dillyn thought if she were helpful, maybe Ben wouldn’t mind sharing his space. “You said we ride out at six, right?”

“Yep.”

Dillyn placed her hands on her hips as she glanced around. “That means you must do something for an hour until you gallop out of here.” Everything in the place looked foreign. “What can I help you with?”

Ben wasn’t a hundred percent sure Dillyn was even going to show up. He especially didn’t expect her to come this early.

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