Free Cameron, Paige - A Fling with the Billionaire Cowboy [Wives for the Western Billionaires 5] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Classic) by Paige Cameron

two glasses of cold tea on the table. She sat and smiled at Chelsea. “What do you think of this place?”
    “It’s lovely, and feels like a home.”
    “I agree. Dirk worked with the architect. Most of the plans were his. I told him it was too big for a bachelor. He said he wouldn’t always be one, and he didn’t want to build another house. He fell in love with this part of the property.”
    “I haven’t gone outside yet. I didn’t wake up until noon.”
    “Eat. You must be hungry.”
    “I am.” Chelsea nodded toward the bedrooms. “Does Dirk keep Diana for you?”
    “Yes. Can you believe it? He volunteered to keep her if we wanted to go out occasionally. He’s a good babysitter. Diana grins big when she sees him.”
    “A man of many talents, from rescuing damsels in distress to comforting babies. I thought I knew him well. Guess I didn’t.”
    “Men are strange creatures. Ty and I had a difficult time understanding each other.” Lily grinned. “We still do at times, but we talk it out. Or Ty just grins, shakes his head, and says, ‘yes dear.’”
    A noise at the back screen brought both their heads around. Dirk brushed his boots on the outside doormat, then came in and took off his hat.
    “Hi, Lily. Where’s my darlin ’?”
    “You never talk to me first. I’ve been replaced by Diana.”
    She winked at Chelsea.
    “Not at all.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek. “I suppose she’s in the crib.”
    “Yes and don’t wake her until we finish eating. Want a sandwich?”
    “Don’t get up. I’ll fix it. I noticed you’d stocked my pantry and fridge. Thanks.”
    Chelsea watched Dirk pull out the ingredients and make himself a thick sandwich. He poured chips on his plate and got a cup of coffee. His movements were concise. It was obvious he wasn’t a stranger to the kitchen.
    He sat at the table between them. After taking one bite, they heard Diana cry out. He stood before either woman could.
    “I’ll get her. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her. Hopefully she hasn’t forgotten me.” Taking long strides, he headed toward the baby’s bedroom.
    “He’ll make a wonderful father. He’s just like Ty in that respect.”
    Dirk came back with the baby in his arms. She was cooing and throwing her little arms and hands around.
    “She knew me right away.”
    Lily laughed. “She’s female and susceptible to strong, handsome cowboys.”
    Chelsea watched the friendly, teasing way they treated each other. The way she’d wished she and her brother could be, but he was too much like Dad and followed their father’s beliefs about women. Might she be different if she’d been raised in the warmth and love Diana was going to grow up in? Perhaps, or she might have still been born with the wanderlust.
    After eating, Lily gathered Diana and her baby bag and left. She and Dirk stood in the doorway waving until they were out of sight.
    “I like her. She’s a genuine person. I’m surprised, with all she’d gone through. I didn’t know what to expect since she’d been raised by a man who was so evil.”
    “Apparently the one thing he really loved was her. But she’s been hurt. Her world as she knew it blew up.”
    “She makes me feel like a coward.”
    “Not at all. You also had a sudden shock and you did what had to be done. But it wasn’t easy. I’d worry if you could shrug off killing a man. Even if he did have it coming. It shows your humanity that you’ve struggled with your decision. To change the conversation to a lighter topic, I thought you might like to go for a ride?”
    “Yes, but I can’t ride far, because I haven’t been on a horse in a few years. I don’t want to be too sore.”
    “We’ll stay around this area today. Tomorrow, I’ll drive you around the ranch.”
    “Let me get my boots.”
    “I have an extra hat my sister leaves here for when she visits. I’ll get it.”
    Chelsea started to hurry out of the kitchen. His words stopped her.
    “I’m glad you’re