brides for brothers 02 - cowboy daddy by christenberry judy

Author:christenberry, judy [christenberry, judy]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781459275065
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2011-07-14T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“Wipe that grin off your face, Pete Randall,” Janie ordered in frustration as soon as the two of them were in his truck.

“I’m not supposed to be happy on my wedding day?” he asked, his brown eyes wide with innocence.

“That’s not why you were grinning and you know it. You think we’re going to sleep together tonight because of Aunt Henrietta!”

“I always did like that lady,” Pete returned, still smiling.

“You’ve never even met her!” Janie’s great-aunt Henrietta lived in Cleveland, and Janie had seen her a few times as a child.

His sexy chuckle was the only response.

“Pete,” Janie said in a warning tone.

“Relax, Janie. You know I’m teasing you. I gave you my word, didn’t I? Whatever else you may think of me, you know I keep my promises.”

Janie sighed and sank back against the seat. What Pete said was true. She knew he was a man of his word. In fact, the only thing she’d ever found to complain about him was the fact that he didn’t love her.

She was more worried about her own reaction. Sleeping in the same bed with Pete would be a test of discipline she wasn’t sure she’d pass.

“Did I tell you how beautiful you look today?” Pete asked softly, drawing her from her depressing thoughts.

The rush of warmth that filled her brought a blush to her cheeks. “No. But I don’t think I look as good as you.” Pete had worn a navy suit, a blue-and-gold tie and crisp white shirt. With his broad shoulders and narrow hips, he was every woman’s dream.

“Honey, you’re wrong about that. If we have little girls, I hope they both look like you.”

For the first time since Doc’s revelation, Janie considered the future. “It won’t bother you if we have girls?”

He grinned. “Janie, I’ve been living in an all-man world for a long time. I’m looking forward to having a few women around, even if they’re in diapers.”

“You already have Megan and B.J. and her aunt. Soon the women will outnumber the men.”

“Not likely,” Pete objected with a grin. “B.J. and Mildred really aren’t part of the family. They just live on the place. And since I don’t think Jake will ever marry again, and Brett hasn’t shown any inclination in that direction, either, we’ve got a long way to go before females outnumber males at the Randalls’.”

Pete turned the truck onto the long driveway leading to the ranch, and the proximity of the ranch house reminded Janie of her original concern. “Pete, what are we going to do about this evening?”

“What do you mean?”

She sent him a disgusted look. “I’m talking about the sleeping arrangements, and you know it.”

“We’ve got a king-size bed, Janie. Surely we can both sleep on it one night without any problems.”

Sucking in her breath as she pictured Pete, his broad chest bare, wearing only his briefs as he slid under the covers within her reach, Janie shuddered. Could she keep her hands to herself? Could he?

When she said nothing, Pete pulled the truck to a halt by the house and turned her toward him.

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