Page 1 of Daddy's Little Cowgirl

Chapter One

Ridge stood outside his cousin’s house and knocked. His smile grew when the old man opened the door.

“Hello, Mr. Marsh. It’s so good to see you.”

Ridge stepped into the house and patted the man on the shoulder. “Hello, Elder. Have you decided to leave this shack and move in with me yet?”

Elder’s mouth twitched. “I’m sorry, Sir, but Mr. Darian needs me here.”

Ridge grinned. “But I need you more.”

“Hey!”

Ridge turned and chuckled.

“Are you trying to take Elder from me again?” Darian asked.

“Hell, yeah, and I’ll keep trying.”

Darian snorted, came forward, and hugged him.

“It’s good to see you,” he told Darian.

“It’s been too long.”

“We both need to make an effort. I know we’re busy with our businesses, but we’re family.”

Darian nodded. “I agree.”

“Will there be anything else, Sir?” Elder asked.

Ridge nodded. “Yes, go pack a bag.”

“You’re not taking him. This place would seriously fall apart without him.”

“You’re just being selfish. Right now, I need him a lot more than you do.”

“Oh, what’s going on?” Darian asked.

“That’s what I came to talk to you about.”

Darian smiled at Elder. “Thank you, Elder. The only thing you can do for me is hide so he doesn’t squirrel you away.”

Elder bowed. “It won’t happen, Sir. You are stuck with me.”

“Good.”

Ridge sighed dramatically. “I’ll keep trying.”

“I’m sure you will, Sir. Have a good day.” The older man turned and walked off.

“You, too, Elder.”

Darian slapped him on the back. “Let’s go in the office.”

Ridge heard high-pitched laughter and screams. “What’s that?”

“That’s Larkin and a few of her friends. They’re having a pool party.”

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