Her Man Behind the Badge by Stella Bagwell

Author:Stella Bagwell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-05-07T13:29:13+00:00

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“I really shouldn’t do this,” Jazelle said as she stood in the middle of Tessa and Joseph’s living room on the Bar X. “You have your hands full with Little Joe and Spring. You don’t need to take on Raine for the evening. But I’m very grateful that you offered. I don’t have to tell you that asking Mom would be a last resort. And I didn’t want him to have to stay late at Kiddy Korner.”

From her seat on the edge of an armchair, Tessa said, “Raine isn’t just spending the evening with us. He’s staying the night. Did you bring everything he needed?”

Jazelle walked over and placed a backpack on a table. At the far end of the room, near the fireplace hearth, Raine and Little Joe were pushing a toy tractor back and forth between the two of them. Off to the left of the boys, Spring was attempting to comb a doll’s long red hair.

“I brought extra clothing, pajamas and his toothbrush. But I honestly think I should have Connor end the evening early, so that I can come pick him up before you and Joe go to bed.”

Tessa looked outraged. “Absolutely not! He’ll have a wonderful time with Little Joe and Spring. You go on, enjoy a long, leisurely dinner with Connor and forget about Raine. He’ll be in good hands.”

Jazelle groaned. “You don’t have to tell me that. But I feel like I’m taking advantage of you.”

Tessa laughed. “Are you kidding? I couldn’t count the times you’ve corralled my two little ones when we’ve visited Three Rivers—not to mention, Blake’s twins and Chandler’s two babies. You deserve a medal, Jazelle. Besides, I’d keep Raine every night of the week if I thought it would help you to have a man in your life again.”

“A man in my life,” Jazelle repeated wryly. “That’s not going to happen, Tessa. At least, not with Connor. This date with him isn’t anything like that. We’re really just kind of becoming friends. He’s not serious. And neither am I.”

Tessa was all smiles. “It’s too early for you to predict whether this will turn into something serious.”

Jazelle’s short laugh was cynical. “Now you’re the one who must be kidding. You’ve known Connor for a few years now. You know exactly what he is.”

Tessa’s brows shot upward. “Hmm. And in your opinion, just what is he?”

Jazelle turned her gaze to the wide windows at the front of the room, but she wasn’t really seeing the stand of blooming purple irises growing beyond the glass panes. She was actually seeing Connor’s rugged features, tasting his lips as they’d roamed recklessly over hers.

Forcing herself to answer Tessa’s question, she said, “He’s a fun, handsome guy. A responsible deputy and a devoted friend to you and Joe. Marriage material, he isn’t.”

“Well, maybe he’s not looking to have a family right now, or even a few weeks from now. But that might eventually change. And when it does, you two might just click perfectly together.

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