The 90 Day Rule (20 page)

“I do have one request though, if you won’t mind.”

A request…

“I’d like to have the wedding at the ranch with my brother and sisters and the whole family. They do a BBQ to make the entire county proud.”

Jack pulled me close and said, “I know this is all too fast and you have every right to say no or slow down or go jump off a bridge. I, I just had to get it out. All of it.”

His lips brushed mine, so tenderly I nearly cried. When I pulled away, I looked around the small space and it felt like home. And I knew in my bones, with Jack, I’d never be alone again.

I turned and stared out the window.

“Hon?”

“I dunno, Tex. I’m hearing a whole lotta talking, not much doing.”

He chuckled. “So what do you want me to do?”

“Well, for starters, I’m thinking I’d like to get a look at that club you’re talking about.”

“The club.” He smirked. “And what happens after that?”

My caveman followed me onto the deck and flipped the lid off the hot tub. We settled in, soaking up the warmth.

He persisted, “Well?”

“Oh, you just leave that up to me.”

“And why’s that?”

“Just because…”

“Kinda sounds like another one of your rules to me.”

I thought,
I love you, Jack. Without question, without reservation. And from now on … rules? We don’ need no stinkin’ rules.

As I floated over, he drilled me with a penetrating stare, hot enough to curl my toes.

Mercy, I do so admire a man with a big club.

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About the Author

Diane Nelson has 35 years’ experience in technical and fiction writing. She owns and operates Pfoxmoor Publishing/PfoxChase Imprint with more than 40 titles available in eBook and print. She is also a professional editor, helping writers interested in self-publishing to prepare and format manuscripts for eBook and print.

Diane is the author of
Dragon Academy
, a contemporary YA fantasy adventure, suitable for the entire family.

Dragon Academy
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