Bidding for the Cowboy's Heart by Melissa Keir
Author:Melissa Keir
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Melissa Keir
Published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER EIGHT
Sadly, Marcus had been right. His phone had pinged all night with calls and texts, and he was positive hers had, too. Heâd given up and finally turned his off, just so he could get some sleep. Reluctantly, heâd left Carlie alone that night. While she had told her dad they spent most nights together, he didnât want to tempt fate. Since the first time he spotted her at the table during the auction, heâd been rock-hard from wanting her. The passionate kiss at the café hadnât made it easier. Knowing she was a virgin almost made him explode.
Only one week into their âengagement,â and heâd given up on a full-nightâs sleep.
Sheâd looked adorable wearing cowboy boots and his hat, watching him ride, but her in the leotard, showing a group of five-year-olds how to twirl had him grinning. Theyâd spent a good deal of time together. Enough for him to know how much he cared about her. Could it be love? I wish I could talk to my momma about it. Instinctively, he brushed his hand across the cross under his shirt. He needed her wisdom.
Leaving Café French, Marcusâs stomach growled. Heâd yet to have breakfast, and the blueberry and white-chocolate muffin was calling his name.
âMr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson.â
He spun and saw Carlieâs fatherâs assistant running toward him.
âIâm glad I caught you. Mr. Fulton wants to speak with you.â
Marcus glanced around for her father but didnât see him. âWhere is he?â
âHeâs waiting in the car.â The man pointed. âBack there. If youâll follow me.â
As he walked behind the other man, Marcus was glad Carlie wasnât with him. Her father had been on her case since theyâd announced the engagement. Heâd tried everything to get her to go back to New York, from threatening to take away her moneyâan idle threatâto getting her mother on the phone. Marcus was amazed at how sheâd stood up for herself. Of course, her mother hadnât been upset in the least. Sheâd even offered to come help pick out a wedding dress.
He hated seeing Carlie stressed. Dark circles had formed under her eyes. Gone was the upbeat silliness of that first afternoon. She hardly smiled anymore. Maybe he could fix that by speaking with her father. Maybe he could end her problem once and for all. He needed to try.
A black Mercedes SUV idled at the curb. Mr. Fultonâs assistant opened the rear driverâs door and nodded toward the interior.
âHold this.â Marcus tugged his hat from his head, handed his bag from the café to the assistant, and then slid into the seat. The door closed behind him.
Mr. Fulton was on his cell phone discussing a business dealing, which gave Marcus a chance to study the man whoâd been putting his daughter through hell. The dark suit appeared fashionable and was probably top-of-the-line, although Marcus didnât know a good suit from a bad one. The red striped tie stood out against the white dress shirt, but the lines around the manâs eyes and mouth spoke of sleepless nights.
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