Blinded by Beauty (Doms of Destiny, Colorado 8)

Chance placed his hand on Juan’s shoulder. “You know you’re in charge of Sugar and Annie while we’re testing the other dogs. I know I can trust you.”

“Yes, sir. I’ll take very good care of them.” The boy took Sugar and Annie. “Here’s Rosie and Rex, Mr. Chance.” He handed the leashes over.

“Thanks, Juan.”

“And here are King and Blue, Mr. Jaris.” Daniel, one of the older boys, gave the leads to him.

“Thanks, buddy.”

Juan and Daniel led Sugar and Annie into the house.

Belle turned to the other boys. “Miss Amber has made you all chocolate chip pancakes. Go inside and wash up. I will meet you at

the table in five minutes.”

The rest of the boys ran into the big house.

Chance placed his arm around Kaylyn’s shoulder, causing her heart to skip a couple of beats. “I wouldn’t mind some chocolate chip pancakes myself. How about you, Jaris?”

Jaris’s lips curled up into a grin making him appear even more handsome. “I could eat. Maybe we should go inside.”

Though Kaylyn hated changing her schedule, for them, she would. “Guys, if we need to delay the test we can.”

Jaris laughed.

“Just kidding, Kaylyn.” Chance released her, and she instantly missed his touch. “We asked Belle to pack us some food for the morning.”

Belle handed the basket to Chance. “There is another thermos of coffee for you, as well as some fruit and muffins. When you get back, we’ll feed you a proper breakfast.”

Jaris loaded up the dogs into the back of the truck.

Shane and Corey ran out of the house, moving quickly to Belle’s side.

“Honey, you shouldn’t be out here alone.” Corey scanned the tree line in the distance with his hand on the butt of his gun.

“I’m not alone. Kaylyn is here and so are Jaris and Chance. I’m perfectly safe.”

Kaylyn felt sorry for Belle. Ever since learning that Kip Lunceford wanted her bone marrow, the entire town had become her bodyguard detail. She couldn’t go anywhere without an armed escort. It had to be exhausting, but Belle didn’t complain.

Corey frowned. “Sweetheart, you know what I mean.”

“I do. You and Shane are my overprotective husbands, and I love you for it. I’m sure Chance and Jaris would hear anyone approaching before any of us did. And they have these beautiful dogs that would protect all of us from harm.”

Corey turned to Jaris and Chance. “Sorry, guys. Even though we know you are capable, she’s our responsibility. You understand?”

“Of course,” Chance answered. “If it were Kaylyn, I would feel the same way.”

Shocked to hear that, Kaylyn asked, “You would?”

He smiled. “Well, we are best friends, aren’t we?”

“I suppose you’re right.” She sighed as her heart shrank a bit.

Belle turned to her. “Good luck with the test.” She and her husbands walked back inside the house.

Kaylyn took a deep breath, steadying herself. “Are you ready to go, guys?”

Jaris walked up to the driver’s side door and grabbed her hand, sending a shiver up and down her spine. “Let’s get this show on the road, boss.”