The Debutantes of Durango Box Set Books 1-3 by Peggy McKenzie

Author:Peggy McKenzie [McKenzie, Peggy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Columbine Publishing Company
Published: 2021-01-24T18:00:00+00:00

Alex thought about the kiss he and Roxanne shared after she left him to go check on Grace. He knew he was attracted to the woman, but he had greatly underestimated that attraction—until today.

He dug fence pole holes all afternoon. He pushed himself until his arms shook with exhaustion and his back ached from the strain. Jeremy was busy mucking the stalls and tending the horses while he worked alone building the fence line for the new pasture. There was just too much work for two people to do. Three if he counted Roxanne. And he did count on Roxanne a lot more than he should. She couldn't stay forever. That much she had made clear when she accepted the job, but he had her until late August. He would make the most of it.

The sun was hanging low in the wide western sky. He guessed it to be about six-thirty, maybe closer to seven, and he had put in a full day’s work. He loaded his tools, the extra posts, and wire into the back of the wagon, covered everything with a tarp, and headed to the house.

Alex glanced at the spot where he had seen Roxanne and Grace sitting beneath the trees at the water’s edge late this afternoon. He wished he could have joined them—he sure wanted to—but he couldn’t spare the time he told himself. It wasn’t the only reason. While it was true, he didn’t have the time to spare, he also didn't know what to say or how to act around the woman he had shared those delicious kisses just a few hours ago. Worry punched through his doubts. What if she decided she needed to move back to town because of his impulsive behavior?

He needed her to take care of Grace. He refused to acknowledge any other possibilities until he could gauge her feelings. She seemed receptive to his advances. At least, she didn’t shy away from his kiss, but—

Roxanne’s voice interrupted his thoughts. “Alex, I thought you might be hungry since you didn’t come up for supper.”

Startled by her unexpected appearance, he whirled to find her standing beside the wagon. Shirtless, he yanked it off the wagon seat and shoved his arms into the sleeves. His fingers quick to button up the front. He wasn't certain why he did that since he what he’d really like to do is pick up where they left off this afternoon. He said the first thing that came to mind. “Where is Grace?”

“She and Jeremy are up at the house eating supper. Are you going to work out here all night?” He could tell by the amused look in her eyes that she was kidding him again. He liked it when she teased.

“No, I—I just hadn't realized how late it was getting, that's all.” He couldn't seem to get his brain to work. He was usually quick-witted, but in front of Roxanne, he sounded like a witless dunce.

A light breeze lifted the curls around her face. He watched her pull at her shawl, drawing it closer around her shoulders.

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