Total pages in book: 189
Estimated words: 181808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 909(@200wpm)___ 727(@250wpm)___ 606(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 181808 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 909(@200wpm)___ 727(@250wpm)___ 606(@300wpm)
“This area is very pretty. When I was looking for a house, I considered buying one of the three-bedroom ones, but it’s going to take at least a year before any of them will be finished.”
“You toured the model home?”
“I did.”
Moon moved to the window with her. “We had a mild winter; some of them could be completed ahead of schedule. Might be worth a shot to ask your realtor to check it out for you,” he suggested. “You met Drake Hall when we went by his office. Talk to him; he’s the best realtor in town.”
“Before I went to Bowling Green, I was looking on my own and was getting nowhere. I’ll talk to him when you take the keys back.”
He gave her a boyish grin. “I’m glad you’re at least considering moving back to Treepoint.”
Had her heart just double-tapped the walls of her chest? Moon had a lethal charm; she would have been easily taken in if her survival instincts weren’t constantly on the alert. She couldn’t explain the strange tingle of danger that ran down her spine when Moon spoke or moved in a certain way. Only that it happened.
At first, she had blamed it on their terse interactions during their initial meetings. Then she blamed it on finding out she was pregnant and the fear of his interactions. The more she discovered, the more familiar she became with the knowledge that the tingle wasn’t easing—it was becoming stronger.
She turned from the window to give the room another once-over. “You’ll have to buy a lot of furniture to fill all this space.”
Moon shrugged. “One of the women in the club is a designer. I’ll have her take care of it for me. I’ll save the nursery for me to do, with your help, if you wouldn’t mind?”
“I’d like that.”
Moon nodded his head toward the window. “Jet going to be coming along?”
“I’ll talk to Stud.”
Despite the strange tingle urging caution, Larissa didn’t want to backtrack the ground they had gained. Moon was no longer regarding her with hostility and seemed to be making an honest effort of overcoming the uncomfortable situation they had found themselves trying to navigate though. Whether it was a good faith effort or contrived, there was only one way for her to find out, and that involved him gaining her trust.
“Do what you think is best for you. I don’t need Sex Piston breaking my neck if you’re just doing it because I said something. I can get used to having him around. I’d rather not have to look over my shoulder while we’re choosing what to buy for the baby. This is my first child—I want to enjoy the experience.”
Larissa felt a lump in her throat at hearing the sincerity in his voice.
“Same.” She gave him a misty smile.
After they turned off the lights and locked all the doors, they drove to Drake Hall’s real estate office. Once there, she waited in the outer office while they discussed making an offer on the last house they had seen.
She was in the midst of making a list of baby items for Moon when the receptionist told her she could go into Drake’s office.
Drake rose from the desk as she entered, motioning her to the chair in front of his desk. “Moon told me you might be interested in one of the new builds in Contessa Court?” he said, returning to his chair.
“Yes, if I can get it for the right price. When I toured the model home, the developer said it would be the end of the year before any of the builds would be completed. I wouldn’t want to wait that long, so if you could check and see if they’re on the same timetable, I was hoping I would luck out and they will be available sooner.”
“I’ll certainly check it out for you.” Taking a form out of his desk, he reached for a pen. “How many bedrooms?”
“Three, and at least two baths.”
“I’m friends with the developer. I’ll see what I can do.”
“I’d appreciate your help.”
After they left the office, she felt as if a huge weight had been taken off her back. She had come to a decision while inside the office to buy a house in Treepoint. It didn’t matter if it was in the same subdivision or not, she would buy one where Moon would have access to his child.
“Would you like to grab a bite to eat?”
Larissa gave him a disappointed sigh. “I would if I could. I’ve already made plans with Priss and Lana to have dinner and go to a movie.”
“Oh. Okay, then, another time.” His downcast expression tugged at her conscience.
“You’re welcome to join us, if you’d like?”
“I wouldn’t want to ruin your sisters’ night.”
Larissa burst into laughter. “I’m sure they won’t mind.”
“If you’re sure, then; I haven’t been to a movie in a while.”