by Eden Summers
He was probably right. Somewhat, at least. Maybe. Hell, she didn’t know. Nothing made sense. She was struggling to focus on what he’d done instead of the excitement nestling in her traitorous belly.
‘And what about my brothers tonight?’ She swung around to face him. ‘Was the shoving and yelling all for show?’
‘No.’ He shook his head. ‘Connor’s pissed. They both knew we were close growing up. I just never told them how close. They preferred to focus on the business side of us having a future together. How our farms could one day be a joint venture with us all working side by side.’
The blood rushed from her face and her feet refused to move. ‘Is that what this is about? Business?’
‘This is about me—’ he tugged her forward, dragging her into his arms, ‘—loving you.’
‘No.’ She planted her palms on his chest. Pushed.
‘We all knew you’d be angry for a while.’ He didn’t release his hold. ‘I never thought coming back to you would be easy. But I’ll be waiting for you once you calm down.’
She shoved again, this time breaking his grip. ‘Don’t hold your breath.’
She spun on her heels, ignoring the delicious sound of his soft laughter. She was walking away. Fleeing. She had to. Because if she didn’t, if she stood and faced him, she’d run into his arms, unable to deny the euphoria rushing through her veins.
It was too soon. Too quick. He owed her a courtship. More stolen sunsets and secrets kisses to win her affection. She’d make him work for it. Then—and only then—would she claim her rightful place in his home. By his side.
She raised her hand to the sky, then swung it around to slap her behind. ‘Kiss my arse, Heath.’ She turned, walking backward so she could see the faint glimmer of his smile in the moonlight. ‘You need to work for this.’
‘I will, sunshine.’ His vow was solemn and so damn sweet, filling her heart with a thousand fluttering butterflies. ‘I’ll earn your love again. Just wait and see.’
She turned back to the path, hanging her head to fight the smile tugging at her lips. She’d just scored the man of her dreams and soon she’d let him off the hook. Soon, but not tonight.
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ISBN: 9780857992956
Title: Secret Confessions: Down & Dusty—Brooke
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