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I find it hard to imagine your mother much approves of me, either, she said. Since the
tulips were still on the table though they were almost dead she took the daisies back into the
living room and set them on a bookshelf next to the TV.
Once again, Zach followed her. When she d arranged the flowers to her satisfaction, she
sat down on the couch and he lowered himself to the other end, keeping a respectable distance
between them.
My mother doesn t much approve of anybody, he admitted. But if I ask for a favor,
she ll do it. I m the prodigal son who just returned though she s still kind of ticked about me
moving into my own place so soon.
Are you all settled in? Your grandparents had such a beautiful house. The elegant, three
story Victorian was one of the most distinctive houses in town. Laney felt a momentary pang of
envy she d always loved the graceful scrollwork and numerous gables. The turret and bay
windows just made her drool.
Yep. Kinda big for just one person, but it s already starting to feel like home. My folks
kept it in good repair, so all it needs is some paint and some updated furniture.
The garden used to be so gorgeous when your grandmother was alive. Laney had
always lusted after that garden she had so little space to work with here, and Mary Shannon
had been an avid gardener, encouraging others like Laney to make the best possible use of their
space. The garden club at the library hasn t been the same without her.
Maybe you can help me restore it, Zach offered, sliding another few inches toward the
center of the sofa. Just with ideas and stuff I don t mean you d have to do the actual work.
Laney laughed. Blasphemer. No good gardener is happy unless she gets to play in the
dirt. I d love to help, and you d better let me get my hands dirty. A chance to spend someone
else s money and help whip those grounds back into shape? Sounds wonderful to me.
Anytime you want to get dirty, I m happy to oblige. He closed the gap between them
and cupped the back of her head in his hand. She barely had time to gasp before his lips were on
hers.
His kiss was everything she remembered and more. Laney leaned into Zach, winding one
arm around his shoulders as he hauled her up onto his lap. She opened eagerly as his tongue
parted her lips, her entire body melting into a pool of sensation and desire.
He kept the fingers of one hand tangled in her hair while the other ran up and down her
spine, curving around to stroke her bottom. Laney jumped at the unexpected touch and broke the
kiss. Breathless, she blinked up at Zach through blurry eyes.
Wow. Umm
Yeah, wow. Zach sighed and kissed her again, softly this time. Laney, I sure never
planned on getting involved with anyone the minute I came back to town. I don t even know if I
have a permanent job yet I m still on probation as a deputy. We should probably try to take
things slow.
Yeah& slow. She shifted off his lap and back into her corner. Uh& Parker should be
home any minute.
Zach winced and slid away. Think he s going to come after me with a shotgun?
Laney s laugh sounded ragged even to her own ears. I doubt it. You could probably buy
him off with a ride in your Corvette.
I ll keep that in mind. He picked up her hand and toyed with her fingers. When can I
see you again?
She shrugged. Slow, remember? I m working this Friday night and Saturday morning,
but I ll be free Saturday evening. She licked her lips and drew in a deep breath. Here goes
nothing. Maybe Parker can stay with Jacob for the night.
His smile was slow and so sexy it hit her like a fist. Sounds good to me. Saturday night,
then. I ll be looking forward to it.
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Zach was tired, and now he was frustrated as well. It was still early not even eight
o clock, and he d skipped dinner. On the way to the Roadhouse, the town s only real tavern, he
thought about calling Quinn or Mick to keep him company, then discarded the idea. It was a
small town; he was bound to run into someone he knew.
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