From This Moment

Getting more comfortable in Josh’s arms, I put my arms around him and as my hand touches his neck, he shivers.

Crap.

I look at him. “Don’t get the wrong idea.”

He puts his face closer to mine. “I can dream.” He looks into my eyes.

Heaven help me. He’s a terrific guy, but not as hot as my Cade.

At the car, Justin unlocks the doors and Elise climbs into the back while Justin gets into the driver’s side.

Josh tucks me in the car. “Why am I reluctant to let you go?” he whispers for my ears only.

“Josh,” I plead.

“I know.” He leans over to fasten the seat belt. Pulling away, he looks straight into my eyes. “Look after yourself, Rona.”

“I will. Take care, Josh, and thank you for today.”

Justin clears his throat and gives Josh a withering glance. Finally, after what seems like forever, Josh steps back and shuts the door.

As we pull away, I rest my head against the headrest. “Fuck. Just shoot me now.”

I realize Elise has witnessed the tender scene between Josh and me when I hear her snickering in the back.

“Well, I’m glad someone enjoyed that little show.”

“Didn’t you?” Elise asks.

“I was more embarrassed than anything. If I didn’t have Cade, then in honesty, I would have probably encouraged him. He seems to be a really nice guy. But Cade is it for me. I really hope Cade and I are together the next time I meet him. I get the feeling I’ll be seeing Josh again.”

Phew!

Chapter 27

Cade

Sitting in my office and trying to concentrate on paperwork for the stables is impossible. All I can think about is Rona. I really hope I survive this trip. Heck, if she has bought anything else like the red dress, I’m really done for.

She feels absolutely amazing against me whether fully clothed or naked and has no embarrassment with me. In fact, she seems to really let go. God, she’s really going to kill me with the no sex thing she has come up with. Hell, I’m hard the moment she looks at me. A lot of cold showers are in my future.

Hearing a car pull up outside, cold showers are shoved from my thoughts as I head downstairs to open the front door. I’m just in time to watch Rona and Elise climb out of the car. It’s only when I glance toward Justin that my heart drops to my feet.

What’s happened now?

“Cade.” Rona spots me walking down the path. “I really missed you, and I bought a hell of a white dress.” She smiles but it doesn’t quite reach her eyes.

Something isn’t right, and with a quick glance at Justin, I can tell that something huge happened—something I’m not going to like. “I missed you too, sweetheart.” I bend and kiss her softly on her cold lips. “I couldn’t concentrate for thinking about you. How’s your hip?”

“It’s fine. I rested it while we had coffee and cake.”

“Are you sure?” I frown. “There’s something wrong, though.”

The forced smile that Rona was wearing slips and she begins to sob.

“What the hell?”

Pulling her into my arms, I look toward Elise and Justin for an explanation.