Montana Welcome by Melinda Curtis

Author:Melinda Curtis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-05-14T20:12:58+00:00

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“IS CONNER ALL RIGHT?” Conner’s mother asked Lily. “Why do you always answer?”

“He’s fine. He’s right here next to me.” Lily had expected him to be angry that she needed to slow down after that knock-her-socks-off kiss. Despite his treating her differently than her family or Danny... Despite her feeling more independent at his side than she had in years... Everything was happening too fast. “How are you, Karen?”

“I was just doing my word puzzles and making cookies.”

“What kind?”

“Peanut butter.” Karen sounded pleased that Lily had asked. “You’ll have to stop by when you reach Falcon Creek and have some.”

“I will.” Lily bade her good-night and handed the phone to Conner.

The muted music from Rustlers drifted to them. A stiff breeze swirled down the empty street. But everything was so faint, so distant. It was as if she and Conner were in their own world, one where mistakes were forgiven, second chances offered and love dangled like a promise waiting to be made.

When I’m ready.

There were times with Conner when she felt more than ready.

“I agree, Mom. Lily is great.” Conner inched farther away on the curb. “But she’s not ready to date right now, so pump those brakes.”

A clearer sign of speed bumps ahead could not have been made.

Exactly what I wanted.

Lily drew a deep breath.

Exactly what a runaway bride is supposed to want.

“I know.” Conner spared Lily an eye roll. “What was I thinking the first time I got married? Running off to Reno without you? I should have cleared my plans with you. You’re the top brass and... Uh-huh. Hey, I hear the timer for the cookies. Yeah. See you tomorrow, Mom.” He snapped his phone closed and returned it to his pocket.

See you tomorrow, Mom.

Lily glanced up to the night sky, missing her mother. If she were still alive, Lily wouldn’t have become engaged to Danny. She’d never have found out Rudy wasn’t her father until later, perhaps from one of her sisters. But then she’d never have met Conner.

Good night, mother hen.

The crowd at Rustlers roared and then cheered. Catcalls and whistles arose. A woman woop-wooped into a microphone.

“You don’t think...” Lily left the thought unfinished, turning to face Conner.

“I do.” Conner got to his feet and pulled her to hers.

“Pepper and Natalie,” they said at the same time.

Together, they ran back to the bar.

But Conner’s two words echoed in her head.

I do.

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