Arguing for Alexa (Heroes of Lone Star Book 4) by Elizabella Baker

Author:Elizabella Baker [Baker, Elizabella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Well, shit! Of course there would be people in town who thought she murdered Shannon. She was arrested for it, for Christ's sake. And yet somehow, the thought never occurred to her that people would actually be talking about it. Small-town life. She had seen enough Hallmark movies to know that everyone knew everyone's business.

"It sounds like you have one really smart gramma and I'm flattered that both she and your grandfather have such faith in me. It's warranted, don't get me wrong, but your father is right. Maybe next time you wait to speak with him before rushing out to meet someone you don't know."

The crestfallen expression on Makenna's face had her quickly adding, "Not that I don't love your company because truly I do. This place really was starting to get too lonely, so I'm truly happy you came, but maybe don't do it in the future."

Was that a squeak that came out with that last word? Certainly not. Talking to Makenna came much more naturally before her father showed up. Now she felt like he was judging everything she said.

"Does that mean you wouldn't mind if we hung out for a bit longer? You said you were getting lonely. Maybe we could keep you company for a bit?"

There was so much hope in that question; she wanted to say “sure!” but she refused to do anything without first asking Colt. This was way out of her league.

"I think that's up to your father. I wouldn't mind, but I'm not sure what his plans were for you."

Gah, hopefully, that didn't sound as bad as she thought. Chancing a glance up, Alexa found Colt staring at her, but not with the anger she expected to see. No, he looked more intrigued than anything. She wasn't sure that was much better. She didn't want anyone analyzing her, especially Colt. She was trying to stay away from him. Something she was obviously failing miserably at, if the current situation was any indication.

"We could stay for a bit. Maybe you can go grab some of the games out of the closet, bug."

Makenna jumped up before her father could change his mind and ran over to the closet. Alexa used the time to lean in and whisper, "I'm sorry I didn't call to let you know she was here. Everything kinda happened so fast, and the next thing I knew, Makenna was telling me what her mother said and I got so wrapped up in listening that I completely forgot about notifying you. That was all on me."

Alexa wanted to make sure Colt realized this was more her fault than his daughter's. From everything she’d seen, she doubted Makenna would get in trouble once they left, but she still wanted to make sure he fully understood what happened.

"Thank you for being there for my daughter when she needed it. Her mother is overbearing and some days I wonder what's the best way to handle things."

She didn't get the chance to respond before Makenna was back with an armful of games.

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