Free Lang, Chloe - Running Wilde [The Brothers of Wilde, Nevada 3] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever) by Chloe Lang Page B

she’d forgiven him.
    “Hi, Dallas. Sorry I kept you waiting.” Jessie smiled, making him instantly hard.
    “Don’t worry about it. You’re worth the wait, period.”
    She blushed, and that pleased him. Jessie was the most delicate and sweet woman he’d ever known.
    “So, are we ready to go?” she asked.
    Dallas walked over to her. He pulled her in tight and kissed her, enjoying the taste of her full lips.
    Dallas was through playing the gentleman. If she didn’t want to marry his other brothers, as much as that would hurt his family, then so be it. But he was never letting her go ever.
    “I’ve got the horses out back, sweetheart. Shall we?”
    She giggled. “I guess you go play boss in the morning, too?”
    “It’s my nature.” He put his arm around her and guided her out the door.
    When they got to the horses, she surprised him. With clear know-how, she hoisted herself up in the saddle. “Jessie, you ride?”
    “My dad had me enrolled in some jumping classes. Sure, the saddles differ, but the horses are about the same area, so let’s hit the gas.”
     
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    They were halfway to the mine when the clouds began to darken. The storm was gathering. Dallas knew they must find shelter, and quick.
    “Follow me, love. We have a chance to keep from getting soaked if we hurry.”
    “We’re not gonna make it to the old mine today, are we?” She looked up at the sky.
    “Depends. This could be a quick storm. Typical for around here. If it blows over, we might make it. But it will be tough riding in the mud.”
    “Where are you taking us?”
    “To my granddad’s cabin. But we better hurry.”
    “Lead the way, cowboy.”
    They arrived at his grandfather’s cabin totally drenched. Pappy Jack told them to go inside and dry off and he would take care of the horses. Dallas guided Jessie inside. She looked gorgeous in the light coming from the fireplace. He prayed the rains wouldn’t stop but would continue all night. Spending the night with her here, or anywhere, is exactly what he wanted.
    He put his arms around Jessie, hoping to warm her enough to stop her trembles. “I think we’re here for the night, love.”
    “You’re right about that.” The old cowboy placed his hat on the hook by the door. “This is likely to go on until midnight. Son, introduce me to the lady.”
    “This is Jessie Green. Jessie, this is my granddad, Pappy Jack.”
    She stepped forward and offered her hand. “Pleased to meet you.”
    His granddad took her hand and brought it up to his lips, placing a gentleman’s kiss on the back of her hand. He leaned up, releasing her hand. “The pleasure is mine, little lady. Now, about your clothes. We need to get them dried out. Jessie, I think you would fit in one of my wife’s outfits. Dallas, you’re too big for any of my clothes, so you’re going to have to wear a towel.”
    “You just love embarrassing me, don’t you?”
    The old man laughed. “That I do, son. That I do. Go get some towels for Jessie. Get one for yourself, too. You know where they are?”
    “Yes, sir. I do.” Dallas went to the only bathroom in the place. It was pretty spacious and even had a tub. Pappy Jack had it put in right after he and his brothers married Dallas’s grandmother. He took out four big towels from the cabinet and went back to the main room of the cabin.
    Dallas handed three of the towels to Jessie.
    “Thank you.”
    “We’ll give you some privacy to change clothes. My bedroom is right through that door, hon. My wife’s things are in the closet to the right of the bed. Put on anything you like. Probably a bit old-fashioned, but it should do until your clothes are dried.”
    “Thank you, Pappy Jack.”
    “You’re welcome, darlin’. It’s nice having a woman here again.”
    Jessie walked over to him. “Do you mind if I give you a hug?”
    “Mind? I’d be hurt if you didn’t.”
    Dallas watched her grab on to his granddad, and he put his arms around her. When they let go of