Big Forbidden Blacksmith (A Big Burly Romance Book 1) by Cassi Hart

Author:Cassi Hart [Hart , Cassi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-11-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Knox

“Such a nice boy, and such skillful work! Robb would be proud of you.”

I nod at Mrs. Gilbert as her husband examines the tools he ordered. The couple were loyal customers to my father and they didn’t bat an eye when I took over his place. They trust that I can deliver just as well as my father did.

“The man sure would be proud,” Mr. Gilbert says, turning around to face me. “These are good son. Better than your old man used to make them.”

I nod politely at his words but all I can think about is getting home to Lara. I have been away from her long enough as it is.

“Here is your pay.” The older man hands me an envelope. I don’t even bother to check that he’s given me the correct amount. I trust him; he’s never short-changed me in the time I have worked for him.

“I’ll be off now, ma’am, sir,” I say, tipping my cap at them before starting for my car. Before I can take a further step, a hand grabbing my sleeve stops me.

“What’s the rush? You should stay for dinner. Miriam made a roast and I have to tell you, she makes the best roast in the state.”

Of that, I have no doubt. Mrs. Gilbert’s cooking is the stuff of legend, but I can’t let that distract me. I flash the sweet elderly couple a smile, which seems to surprise them. “I really appreciate the invite, but I need to head back.”

“You don’t have someone waiting for you, now do you?” Mrs. Gilbert teases. Her eyes widen when I don’t hurry to correct her. Suddenly, she looks at me slyly. “You do? Oh, honey, that’s wonderful, isn’t that wonderful, Dan?”

Mr. Gilbert’s mouth is hanging open with shock. To be honest, I’m still as shocked as he is. I never thought I’d be lucky enough to find anyone like the passionate little thing I have back at my house, let alone share what I have with her. She’s almost too good to be true. As I’ve made my deliveries, I’ve had to remind myself that she’s real and that this isn’t something I made up in a fit of loneliness.

Fuck, I need to get back to her. I need to hold her myself, just to make sure this isn’t some dream.

“I’d love to, but I need to go,” I say, a little more urgently. “Maybe next time, Mrs. Gilbert.”

The couple smile as they wave me off and I rush to my car. Times like this make me want what they have. A quiet life spent living together out here, where no one can interrupt us unless we want them to. A space where we can grow old together.

Does Lara want something like that?

Would she … would she want something like that with me?

As I make my way back home, I resolve to tell her how I feel. We have a connection, that much is clear, but I want to make sure she knows I’m serious.

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