His Most Wanted (18 page)

A line of concentration appeared on his forehead, making her long to kiss it away and ease his mind, but no. This time he needed to seal the deal.

His lips moved but no sound came out. Then, with a frustrated breath, he closed the ring's cover and wrapped his arms around her waist, bringing her close against him. He looked directly into her eyes. “It says I love you, and I do.”

She grinned and slid her other arm around him. “Okay, Sheriff. I guess you've got yourself a bride.”

He smiled and kissed her, pulling her tightly against his form, a kiss so stirring it left her winded. Giving her more and more kisses, he lifted her off the ground until they both burst into relieved giggles and botched kisses.

When at last they sobered and pulled apart, she looked up at him and frowned. “So what will you do about your mail-order bride?”

He winced. “May I introduce you? Perhaps we can figure out a suitable arrangement for her in town.”

She felt nothing but sympathy for the woman's predicament. And though Kit was responsible, she didn't think he should suffer so much for the error. It wasn't as if he'd actually mailed the letter himself or knew he was going to fall in love with another woman. She nodded. “Certainly.”

By the time they reached the bottom of the stairs, the hushed voices they'd heard from above became recognizable. Ben and the woman sat on the sofa, knees almost touching as he shared a story with her about a contrary cow. The lady threw back her head in laughter and gave Ben a playful pat on the knee.

The couple was too absorbed in each other to notice they were being watched.

Cora looked at Kit questioningly.

He shrugged. “Well, she did say she wanted to live on a farm—”

About the Author

Sandra Jones is the author of sensual historical romances. A former bookseller and librarian, she's always had her nose in a book.

When not researching or writing her next novel, she enjoys being with family, reading, cooking for her husband, and watching British TV. At home in the South, her house overlooks a river and a farm, where most days you can find her working to the sounds of wildlife and cattle.

Sandra loves to hear from her readers. Visit her website at
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His Most Wanted

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