The Texas Ranger's Reward (Undercover Heroes) by Winters Rebecca

Author:Winters, Rebecca [Winters, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

“Bye, Dexter,” Casey said. “You’ve got plenty of food and water. I left you a doggie treat.”

Travis glanced over his shoulder. They’d just finished breakfast and were ready to leave the house. He put some bottled water in his backpack for the hike. “Casey? What are you doing now?”

“I’m cutting some brownies to take for my school snack.” He got out the foil and wrapped them up before putting them in his backpack.

Travis couldn’t help laughing because he’d had the same idea. He went over to the counter and cut two brownies for himself, which he proceeded to eat on their way out to the truck.

“I think Melissa’s food is as good as Mom’s.”

Whoa. Travis hadn’t been prepared for that, but it was clear his son had moved on. “Yeah, these brownies are the best I’ve ever tasted.”

“Yup. She makes good hot dogs, too. Can she come over tonight?”

“We’ll see.”

“You always say that.”

Travis glanced at him. “What would you like me to say?”

Casey looked at him with innocent eyes. “Just say yes.”

Travis chuckled at his son’s remark. It was so…adult. He was still chuckling when he dropped Casey off at school and then pulled up in front of Melissa’s town house five minutes later. She came hurrying out to the truck before he’d even opened his door. He got out and put her backpack in the rear seat with his.

“What’s so funny?” she asked.

When he told her, she chuckled, too. “He’s an original if ever there was one.”

“So,” Travis said, “after our hike, do you want to make his day and come to our house for dinner? I’ll order Chinese.”

She didn’t hesitate. “Only if I can bring something to contribute.”

“I think Casey’s hoping you’ll make more brownies. Me, too.”

She rolled her eyes. “More?”

“There was only one left when we walked out the door this morning. It’ll be a race to see who gets it when Casey and I return to the house later.”

“If that’s what you really want.”

“It is. Believe me.”

Her fragrance, whether from the shower or her shampoo, met his nostrils. He was becoming addicted to it. “I do believe you’re the most punctual woman I ever met.”

As she climbed into the cab, the action revealed the lush curves of her body. She’d come dressed in denims and a long-sleeved crew-neck in an oatmeal color. He helped her in and shut the door before going around.

After they were on the road she flashed him a guileless smile. “My brother says that a girl being on time makes a guy nervous. He says it’s one of my most irritating qualities.”

Travis chuckled. “If he’s rarely on time, then you make him feel guilty. In my business punctuality is an absolute necessity.”

“Oh, good,” she said drily. “Now I feel much better.”

“I was paying you a compliment.”

Melissa laughed. “I know. Thank you. What’s the plan for today?”

“I’m going to let you decide where we go. We’ll hike beyond the ridge and look in the high back country for people who might be up to no good.

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