Veronica's Little Valentine's Day: A Holidays at Rawhide Ranch Story by Rogue London & Rawhide Authors

Author:Rogue London & Rawhide Authors [London, Rogue & Authors, Rawhide]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: A&A Publications
Published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Jacob

Nothing had been the same since my confession. I honestly believed she would reciprocate, but she asked me about my past, which I shared with her on the ride over to the Ranch.

I’d mentally kicked myself so many times at what I’d shared in the face of her hurt and indignation. At the time, it had felt like the right thing to say. I’d received a phone call right before we left from Derek. He informed me that since Gray had mentioned Harmony introducing her maid of honor to her Ranch friends, the cafeteria would be a better place to meet.

“Meeting new people might be a bit easier if your girl has a mug of hot chocolate in her hands,” Derek said.

Since I knew of a Little who loved hot cocoa and waffles, I had no problem agreeing to the new location. I hadn’t stopped to consider that there would be a lot of people enjoying breakfast as well. Once in the cafeteria, I had to endure a host of men and women approach and engage Ronnie in conversation. If her goal had been to make me jealous, it sure worked. When Harmony informed me it was time to let her show Ronnie around, I really couldn’t argue. It would also keep Ronnie away from any of those men she’d mentioned. I left the reception as angry as a bee in a hornets’ nest. She either didn’t care or didn’t seem to notice.

We were in the arts and crafts room, and I pretended to be busy, but was watching Veronica and the rest of the bridal party making Valentine’s Day cards for the big party coming up. I’d taken over most of her duties for the wedding and, other than ensuring she had everything she needed, was at a loss as to how to interact with her or what to do to fix the situation I’d put us in.

Gray had asked me more than once what was going on, but I’d blown him off. I didn’t share by nature, and my awkwardly timed confession to Ronnie was exactly why I bottled everything up.

The ball was completely in her court now and not only had I not touched her, but the ache also to have her had morphed into something out of my control, which just added to my frustration.

A peal of giggles from across the room grabbed my attention. Sadie, Harmony, and Jillian were looking at what Ronnie was doing, and whatever they saw sent them into another peal of giggles. Then, all four sets of eyes turned my way.

I couldn’t have been more uncomfortable if I’d tried.

“Ahem.”

Startled, I turned to see Derek, who materialized out of thin air, standing directly beside me. For a large man, he was as silent as a cat. Being of equal height made it hard to hide behind my cool veneer. He had a penetrating gaze that many other residents had commented on—the ability to look right through to the crux of an issue–and was the one he was giving me right now.

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