Almost Home by Barbara Freethy

Author:Barbara Freethy
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: Barbara Freethy
Published: 2011-08-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Zach spent the rest of Monday and all day Tuesday focusing on work and trying not to think about Katherine. Despite his best intention, she crept into his mind just about every other minute. He wondered if she'd found any more clues in the search for her father, and he was a little surprised he hadn't seen her or heard from her in the past day and a half. He should be relieved, but instead he felt... restless. It had been a long time since he'd felt so connected to a woman, and he wasn't happy about it.

He looked up as Sam entered the room. He looked tired, his sweaty hair clinging to his forehead, the lines on his face more grooved and defined. Even his skin color seemed a bit off.

"You look like shit," Zach said.

"Hell of a day." Sam rolled down the sleeves of his shirt. "I could use a beer. Make that a pitcher. And next time you decide to leave me with the Evenson brothers, think again."

"I have never before seen two people who think they know everything and actually know nothing."

"Yeah, well, if their horse wasn't so beautiful, I'd tell you to get rid of 'em."

"Did they drive back to Louisville?"

"I sure as hell hope so. Did you hear from Colin today?"

"Yeah, Rogue is settling in. As much as I hate to admit it, you were right about getting him to the track early. He needs to be a part of that scene, although he ran like an elephant on Sunday.”

"He'll be fine. The proof will be in the pudding, son, or in the roses." Sam got to his feet, "I'm tired, but I think I'll go get myself a Golden's burger, see if I can rescue any pretty blondes who get accidentally splashed with bourbon," he added with a grin. "Want to come with me?"

"No, thanks, I'm not hungry."

"Worrying about Rogue or worrying about that blonde?"

"Both," he admitted.

"Why are you fighting her so hard?"

"I'm better on my own -- like you."

A frown crossed Sam's face. "You shouldn't try to be like me."

"Why not? You're single. Married to your job. Happy enough, right?"

"You're not me. I come from a big family. I have six sisters and four brothers. Being the oldest, I grew up taking care of kids. There were always too many people in my house, and I longed to be on my own. But you're different, Zach. You've been looking for a pack to run with, and I think it's about time you start thinking of creating your own family."

"I thought that once before, remember?"

Sam shook his head. "Crystal wasn't for you. Never thought she was."

His jaw dropped. "Well, do you think you might have told me? Like before the wedding?"

"Would you have listened?"

"What about you?" Zach asked, purposefully not answering the question. "Wasn't there any girl you loved enough to marry?"

"There were lots of girls," Sam said with a twinkle in his eye. "Still are. Let me give you a little advice, Zach.

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