Justice Reborn (Cowboy Justice Association Book 8) (33 page)
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Authors: Olivia Jaymes
Tags: #Romance, #Western
Kaylee nipped at her husband’s palm and elbowed him in the ribs. “I’m not pushing, I’m just asking. That’s two different things.”
Evan gazed down at Josie to find her cheeks a dark pink. He wasn’t sure if he should answer or let her. It seemed like he should stay quiet at a moment like this. The fact was they’d quietly gone off to the courthouse about a month ago and done the deed, but had stayed silent because they didn’t want to steal Dare and Rayne’s thunder. There would be time to tell everyone.
Later.
“We’ve talked about it,” Josie conceded finally, a shoulder lifting casually. “We’re not in a big hurry. We’ve been so busy this year that it’s not at the top of our list.”
Kaylee seemed to accept the answer and instead turned her attention to Reed, whispering something in his ear that made the lawman’s cheeks go red. Looked like they had plans after the reception. Everyone knew that Kaylee used Reed for “research” for her erotic romances. Although the couple was notoriously closed-mouth about their marriage, Kaylee was currently working on a series of stories regarding a couple where the man was a cop. That couple was trying to get pregnant so… It was a good bet that Kaylee and Reed were also trying.
“Dance with me?” Josie rested her chin on his shoulder and gave him the puppy-dog eyes he hadn’t yet been able to resist. Not that he was trying all that hard. “I love this song. It reminds me of you.”
Leading her onto the dance floor, Evan twirled her so her skirt flared out before pulling her close, her cheek on his chest. “Are you sure this song reminds you of me? Because last night you said that song the DJ played reminded you of me. And in the car on the way here yesterday morning, you said that song reminded you of me. And then the other day–”
“You’ve made your point,” Josie cut him off with a giggle. “But it’s true. All of these songs remind me of you in some way. I guess you simply make me a sappy fool for love. Are you happy with yourself?”
“Can’t complain. I’m sappy too if it makes any difference.” He let his hand slip down to her lower back, pressing her even closer so he could feel her heartbeat and sun-warmed skin. “Very smooth back there by the way. Nobody has any idea we snuck out in the middle of the night and married in secret. It’s a little scary how well you lie.”
“It wasn’t a lie. We weren’t in a hurry and now that we’ve done it, it’s not at the top of our list. Let’s face it, we were never going to have a big wedding or anything. That’s just not us.”
They’d both agreed that their vows were a private moment only for them. They loved their friends but the ceremony was theirs alone. The reception? That was a whole other kettle of fish. They both loved a party and planned to spend some time up in Montana to celebrate when they visited Evan’s family.
The song ended and they made their way over to the main table. Evan hadn’t spoken much with Griffin this weekend but Josie and Jazz had become fast friends, bonding over finals and professors. Jazz had returned to college part-time to work on an education degree to go along with the children’s theatre she had opened. Both women had groaned and been quite dramatic when talking about reading, homework, and exams.
“How’s your quiet little town?” Evan asked, remembering how Griffin liked it uneventful so he could fish, although he hadn’t had much peace since Jazz came into his life. She constantly had a play going or a project she was working on. That girl had energy to spare and then some. “Catch anything lately?”
Griffin laughed and offered Evan a beer, which he gratefully accepted. Champagne was nice, but beer was better. “Not a damn thing. In my spare time, Jazz has me building sets for her latest production of
My Fair Lady
. Think adolescents with acne and bad British accents.”
“Ouch,” Evan laughed. “Sorry we’re going to miss that opening night.”
“It will be this summer so you could come. Isn’t Josie out of school right now?”
“Yes, but we have a trip to D.C. planned. She wants to see some of her old friends plus we’re doing some research for the new book.”
“She gave up a lot to be with you. Her home, friends, a job. You’re a lucky man and I should know. Jazz gave up everything to be with me.”
Josie would have declared all day long that she hadn’t given up anything but Evan knew better.
“Jazz doesn’t look like she regrets it.”
Neither would Josie if Evan had anything to say about it. He’d spend every day letting her know that she was
the one
.
Josie grabbed his hand and began to tug him toward the dance floor while Jazz did the same with a clearly reluctant Griffin. The man had two left feet but his wife didn’t seem to mind.
“Come on, let’s dance.” Josie stood on her tiptoes and pressed a kiss to his cheek. “This song reminds me of you.”
His answer would always be yes.
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Olivia Jaymes is a wife, mother, lover of sexy romance, and caffeine addict. She lives with her husband and son in central Florida and spends her days with handsome alpha males and spunky heroines.
She is currently working on a series of full-length novels called The Cowboy Justice Association. It’s a contemporary romance series about lawmen in southern Montana who work to keep the peace but can’t seem to find it in their own lives in addition to the erotic romance novella series – Military Moguls and the romantic suspense series – Danger Incorporated.
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