Standing His Ground: Greer (Porter Brothers Trilogy 2)

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Sharpshooter: Can I come over?

Kentuckygirl: No.

Sharpshooter: Why not?

Kentuckygirl: Because I’m still angry with you.

Sharpshooter: You can’t blame a man for trying to save some money.

Kentuckygirl: You asked to take me and Logan out to celebrate our engagement then made the waitress ask King for a coupon.

Sharpshooter: You’re blaming me? I didn’t think you’d pick the most expensive steak on the menu.

Kentuckygirl: !!??##

Sharpshooter: Woman, are you cussing at me?

Chatroom closed.

Holly tapped her foot impatiently, waiting for Greer to show. If he wasn’t there in five minutes, she promised herself she would go back inside Diamond’s office. If she hadn’t let Dustin borrow her car so he could get his check engine light replaced, she would have already left.

Dustin said Greer would give her a ride despite her protests that she could walk. She knew the canny man planned to spend the night with her, since Logan was spending the night at his house.

Just when she was about to go inside, Beth and Lily drove up, parking in front of her building. The two women got out of their car, greeting her.

“You two seem like you’re on a mission,” Holly said after returning their greeting.

Beth’s blond hair glinted in the sun, while Lily’s hair was dark. The two sisters were the nicest people in town. Lily ran the church store, and her sister worked with the elderly, so they could retain their independence living at home.

“We are having a night out with our friends. Would you like to come?” Lily asked enthusiastically.

“I’d love to, but I’m waiting for Greer.”

Beth smiled. “Shade said you’re engaged. Congratulations.”

“Thank you. You’re both invited. I haven’t decided on the date yet.” Holly started to ask how Shade had found out so soon but then decided she didn’t want to know.

“He said you’re getting married next week.”

Lily’s husband knew a lot, it seemed.

“Did he mention the day and time? I’d kind of like to know, since I’m planning it being three months from now.” She had already given up on the six months, deciding any normal man would be able to wait. Now she realized she would be lucky to talk him into three months.

“No, but do you want me to find out?” Lily asked seriously then laughed when her older sister nudged her. “I do know when the bachelor party is. It’s next Friday. He invited Shade, Viper, and Knox.”

Greer honking his horn had them looking up as he pulled in next to Beth’s car. Unconcerned at the noise he made, he jumped out of his truck.

“Hey, girls, you waiting for me?”

Beth and Lily rolled their eyes at Greer’s greeting.

“No, we’re going out with Diamond and some other friends. We tried getting Holly to go out with us, but she refused,” Beth explained.

“She show you that big honker I gave her?”

“Not yet.”

Embarrassed, Holly held out her hand, showing them her engagement ring.

“It’s beautiful,” Beth complimented as Lily agreed. “Congratulations!” Beth started to hug him, but Greer stepped back, making the women stare at him awkwardly.

“Don’t need The Last Riders kicking my ass for touching their women. You ready, Holly?”

“Yes.” Holly tried to breach the uncomfortable moment. “I’ll talk to you later. Bye.”

The women went inside as she climbed into Greer’s truck.

She waited until they were inside her house to broach the subject of why he had acted so strangely.

“Do you not like Beth and Lily?”

Greer sat down on the couch. “I guess they’re all right. Why?”

She took off her shoes before curling up on the couch next to him. “You didn’t let them give you a hug.”

“I didn’t want to make you jealous. What’s for dinner?”

“Is that all you think about?”

“No, I think about sex a lot, too.”

Holly didn’t want to step into that one. She started to get off the couch when she found herself pulled down over his lap.

“I asked Lucky to marry us next Sunday at two p.m.”

Holly was already shaking her head before he could get out the time. “Then you need to call and cancel. I can plan a wedding in three months. It’ll be hard, but it’s manageable.”

“What do you need done? You don’t have to do anything, other than get a dress and put it on. I can take care of the rest.”

Placing her hands on his shirt, she fiddled with one of the buttons. “What about the location? I thought we’d get married at the church. I need to reserve—”

“I thought we’d get married at the field behind the house. But if you want—”

“That field isn’t even cleared off. It’s full of briars and tree limbs. I like the idea of an outdoor wedding. Sutton’s property has a pretty clearing. If she doesn’t mind, we could get married there. I’ll have to choose the flowers I want and see if Abe can get them in time. We’ll have to hire a caterer, too.” She held her hands in the air. “You see now why we can’t do it next week? It’s impossible.”