Harlequin Special Edition April 2018 Box Set--Book 1 of 2 by Karen Rose Smith

Author:Karen Rose Smith
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488097645
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

Shelby had needed a break from their conversation, so instead of going back to Liam’s ranch to talk, they picked up the babies and each went their separate ways with the plan to meet up for dinner at home—home being Shelby’s apartment. When Liam had dropped her and Shane off, he hadn’t mentioned the proposal, and she’d gotten out of the car so fast it was a wonder she hadn’t dropped Shane on his head. Maybe getting married was a ridiculous idea. But it seemed the only good one. The only solution to one hell of a situation.

“How about we go see the goats at Grandma and Grandpa’s?” Liam said to Alexander as they pulled onto Main Street.

Of course from his rearview mirror he only had a view of the back of the baby’s rear-facing car seat, but he still imagined Alexander smiling and clapping his hands about going to see the goats. As for Liam, he needed the open air and the hundreds of acres of wild Wyoming land. His own property had almost a hundred acres but was closer to town and more developed than his parents’ place twenty miles out. Besides, he needed a sense of familiarity, of grounding about who he was.

He also wanted his father to show him that Harrington Mercer was back to being the loving, doting grandfather he’d always been. He didn’t like being on the outs with his dad; they’d always gotten along, and Liam had always prided himself on understanding his father when his brother wouldn’t even try. He’d stuck up for Harrington Mercer in arguments with Drake so many times over the years. But the way his father had thrown around words like real grandson had sent shock waves through his gut. He didn’t like it and he needed that nonsense over and done with. He was sure his father would be back to his old self today now that he’d had some time.

As he pulled up in the circular drive, Harrington Mercer was just coming back from the stable, his usually perfectly coiffed salt-and-pepper thick hair a bit mussed, which meant he’d been out riding.

“Thought I’d show your grandson the goats,” Liam said as he got out of the car and took out Alexander. He turned toward the penned pasture where around ten goats of all colors were grazing.

“Sure,” Harrington said, his voice strained. Liam noticed he didn’t reach for Alexander. Or say one word to him, as a matter of fact. “Your mother and I have a fund-raising dinner, so just see yourself out when you’re done here.”

Alexander reached out his hands for his grandfather, whom he adored. “Ga,” he said, one of his only words.

Harrington glanced at the baby. “I’d better hit the showers.” With that he turned and walked away.

“Stop right now,” Liam said, his voice so cold it surprised even him. “Your grandson is reaching for you.”

“I just told you—”

“I know what you said, Dad. I want to hear what you’re not saying.”

“I’m preparing myself, okay?” Harrington said, a mix of anguish and resolve in his eyes.

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