Page 38 of Nanny For Biker Wolf Daddy

She and Drake followed him into the house, telling him everything they learned about horses and how much fun they had riding and brushing Pegasus.

“We even got to give him apple slices,” Drake said. “You have to give it to him with an open palm like this so he can get it without accidentally biting you.”

“Can we get a horse, Daddy? Pleeeeeeease,” Cat begged.

“Yeah, can we? Can we? Please,” Drake asked.

Rory looked at Savvy and shook his head as though to say, “What have you started?” Then, he said, “Not right now. That is a big responsibility. We would have to build a barn and a corral, and the horse would have to be fed and watered every day. You would have to take care of it.”

“We could do that,” Cat said.

“Maybe in the future. Right now, though, I’m sure that you can make play dates with Taryn and Pegasus, as long as it’s okay with Taryn’s mom.”

Cat and Drake were a little disappointed that he didn’t agree to get them a horse but were happy that they would be able to go back and visit their new friends.

After dinner, Cat and Drake talked Colby and Rory into shifting and playing tag with them.

Savvy, Rosa, and Amy sat on the back deck with glasses of cold homemade lemonade and watched.

Rosa sighed and said, “He’s such an amazing father. Even though both kids were young, it really hit them hard when Eva left. They kept asking about when their mother was going to come home. Rory did the best that he could to explain that she was in a different part of the world and wouldn’t be coming home. He told them that she loved them, but would just love them from far away.”

“That’s really sweet. I know that a lot of people would be incredibly salty about the entire situation and might trash the other partner,” Savvy said.

“Rory’s not like that,” Amy said. Then, after a pause, she said, “You know, I don’t think that he really ever got over Eva. You need to guard your heart. Rory is a sweet guy and easy to fall in love with.”

Savvy pretended to not know what she was talking about. “He’s my boss. I am just the nanny. That’s all there is to it.”

Rosa laughed and said, “Are you really expecting us to buy that? Honey, we aren’t blind. We see the way that you look at him.”

Savvy felt the heat rise into her face. “Oh, well, he is nice looking and he is a good father.”

“Uh-hum,” Amy said. “There’s more to it than that. He touched your arm this morning, and you looked like you were going to pass out. We don’t want you to fall in love with him and get your heart broken.”

Savvy felt like sliding under the patio table.

“Don’t worry, we’ll keep your secret. We just don’t want you to be hurt. You’re part of the family now, and we care about you,” Amy said.

“My brother is single. He’s good-looking, has a good income, and would treat you right. I could set you up on a date with him,” Rosa offered.

Savvy laughed. “No thanks, but I appreciate the offer.”

She watched the three wolves and the bear play tag in the yard and wondered if Rory had any idea of how attracted she was to him. Did Rory notice how he affected her if it was that obvious to other people?

I hope not. I’m going to have to keep my distance and practice looking at him like a nanny instead of like a woman who is starting to have the hots for her boss.

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Rory

Rory was excited. The Griffins were going for a day’s ride up Raton Pass and into Colorado. It had been quite a while since they had been able to organize a ride. He was looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Drake, Cat, and Savvy were already at the breakfast table when he made his way to the kitchen.

“Good morning,” he greeted them with a smile.

“Hi, Daddy,” Cat said.

“Hi, Daddy, “Drake echoed.

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