Free The Blake Legacy (The Blake Boys) by Rhonda Laurel Page B

her eyes. “Don’t you dare try to make my marriage sound like your pathetic attempt to land some celebrity with a big bank account.”
    Charisma’s her eyes widened in shock. She started walking toward Morgan, but her jaw dropped when Lamont stood up and stopped her.
    “Charisma, I think it’s time to go. We’ve caused enough disruption to Morgan’s dinner party tonight.”
    “But—”
    “Walk out or get rolled out of here like a bowling ball. It’s your choice.” Morgan motioned to the door. Seth was standing there, holding it open.
    Lamont uttered a low apology again to Seth as he ushered a muttering Charisma out the door. She threw one last incensed glare over her shoulder and stomped out as well as her stiletto heels would allow.
    Morgan took a deep breath and addressed her guests. “I’m sorry you had to witness that. I hope you’ll remember this night for my lamb and not the family feud.”
    There was a moment of silence. Then Nina smiled and rubbed her belly. “That lamb was pretty good. Do you have anymore?”
    Morgan laughed, feeling ten times lighter. “Sure. I would never starve a pregnant woman.”
    The mood of the dinner party improved tremendously once Nina ate a second helping of the lamb, then everyone moved on to dessert. By the time everyone left it was after midnight. Seth carried Morgan out of the kitchen to deter her from doing the dishes and driving herself crazy over what Charisma had done. After all, tomorrow was another day.
     

Chapter Five
     
     
    Teri-Lyn and John Jacob snatched their grandson out of Seth and Morgan’s hands right after they walked off their plane at the private airport. It had been months since Jake’s first visit to the ranch. John Jacob mentioned that he’d played a round of golf with T.K. last week and that brought up the subject of Seth’s impending free agency. T.K. wasn’t allowed to talk to Seth directly, but he was certainly reaching out like the hand of God and talking to everyone who knew him.
    Seth and John Jacob unloaded the car while Morgan, Teri-Lyn, and Jake went inside.
    “You know, the strangest thing happened when I played golf with T.K.” His father snorted.
    “What’s that?”
    “I think the son of a bitch let me win.”
    “Wow. T.K.’s the most competitive man I know.” Seth ran his hand over his head.
    “If he thinks golf wins are going to persuade me to convince my son to play for his team, he’s got another think coming. He can try all he wants. I think his assistant Ellen has invited your mother for coffee at least four times this month.”
    Seth slammed the door of the truck. “What do you think about all this?”
    John Jacob looked him in the eye. “I think I raised you to make your own decisions. You’ll know what’s right for you and your family when the time comes.”
    Teri-Lyn happily volunteered to watch Jake while Seth and Morgan went for a ride. Bo had already saddled Reed’s Fire for Morgan. Morgan had a heart-to-heart talk with the horse about why she hadn’t been able to ride him for a while. Seth saddled Iris, and as they made their way around the property, he noticed how Morgan no longer needed direction about riding her horse, dismounting him, or gripping his reigns to guide him. She was turning into a country girl.
    Later that evening when they prepared for bed, Morgan asked him questions about his impending free agency status.
    “So there are rules in place so T.K. can’t flat out seduce you into wanting to be on his team?”
    Seth nodded. “Yes, there is a specific strategy involved but that’s the gist of it.”
    “And you’re having lunch with Ethan Thorpe tomorrow? And he’s the governor?”
    “Yes, ma’am. Ethan and I are old friends.”
    “Who happens to have been a Tomcat?” Morgan looked at herself in the mirror while brushing her teeth.
    Seth turned on the faucet. “Yes, about fifteen years ago. And he’s good friends with T.K.”
    “I smell a conspiracy.” She stopped mid