Lila's Loves (Haven, Texas 1)

She immediately bounced over to him, throwing herself into his arms. He kissed the top of her head, his heart filling his eyes. “Have a good time in town?”

“Oh well, as much excitement as you can have grocery shopping,” she said.

Colin grinned, knowing she couldn’t see him. Savi was a terrible liar and it wouldn’t take Max long to ferret the truth out of her.

“Yeah? Talk to anyone while you were there?” Max asked.

“Well, just old Joe and Sally,” she said slowly. Then with a sigh she pulled back and looked up at Max, her face resigned. “Jake called you, didn’t he?”

“Yes, love, he did.”

“I’m sorry,” she said quickly. “I didn’t mean to, I didn’t even notice my speed creeping up.”

Max ran his hand over her hair. “I know, love, but this isn’t the first time, is it? You put your safety at risk and that’s unacceptable.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“I want you to go inside and stand in the corner of the living room. Panties off, skirt raised over your ass and spread your legs. I’ll be in to deal with you shortly.”

With a blush covering her cheeks, and a quick, horrified glance at Colin, she sped inside.

As soon as she was gone, Colin let out a chuckle. “You could fry eggs on those cheeks of hers.”

Max nodded. “And soon I’ll be able to fry eggs on her other cheeks. This has to stop. She’s been getting away with murder lately, simply because we’ve been so busy.”

“Maybe you should start spanking her each morning as a preventative measure,” Colin joked.

Max looked over at him seriously. “You know, that’s not a bad idea.”

A dark blue truck pulled up beside Colin’s truck, and Max’s twin brother, Logan climbed out.

“Colin, good to see you man.” Logan held out his hand and Colin shook it. Although the men were twins they looked nothing alike. Where Logan had light brown hair and hazel eyes, Max’s hair was almost black, his eyes a dark gray. But they were both large, built wide across the shoulders and standing around six feet three.

“Just came home to get changed,” he explained, moving inside. Max and Colin talked for a while until Logan came out ten minutes later.

“What did she do this time?” he asked his brother.

“Caught speeding by Jake. Doing fifty in a thirty-five zone.”

Logan scowled. “That’s the second time this month. She needs a firm reminder.”

Max nodded. “I’ll take care of it then I’ll join you.”

“All right. See you later, Colin,” Logan called with a wave of his hand.

“Later man.” Colin held his hand out to Max. “Thanks for listening and the advice. I better go take care of my girl and leave you to take care of yours.”

Max smiled. “Oh, I’m sure she’s not eager for me to hurry inside.”

Colin laughed. “No, I expect not.”

Chapter Seven

Lila thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Gavin and Trace. It wasn’t often that they all had a day off together and she relished the time and attention they lavished on her.

The only dark cloud hanging over the day was the fact that Colin wasn’t with them. She wondered how she could get through to him—show him that she wasn’t like Sara, that she really wanted this. Well, she guessed she could only do it through being herself. Words probably wouldn’t convince him, and even if they could, she didn’t know exactly what to say.

So she’d have to show him.