Page 30 of Georgia-Blue & Hudson

“He was just being nice, something he’s capable of from time to time.”

“I don’t know, he was pretty forthcoming at his place the other day. That Hundred Acre Woods thing was so sweet.”

I flash her a glance, pursing my lips. “You know Huds, he might be a thorn in my side, but he can still be a gentleman and keep his manners in check.”

She laughs and gives me a little wave as we get to our cars and part ways. “See you Monday.”

“Monday.”

They might be living at the other side of my parents’ homestead in the other casita for the time being, but they’ve been spending time at Autumn’s cottage in town where her renovations are starting for her roof repair among other things. Beau did a quick repair job with Brooklyn, but it was only temporary.

I quickly grab a few groceries on the way home when a text comes through from Eden. I’m almost home when it flashes up on my screen.

Eden

Hey Georgia, what are you doing later?

I send her a voice to text back.

Me

Not much. Why, are you cooking up a storm again?

I often pop around to Brook and Eden’s place because they’re both great cooks and Saturday nights Eden usually has something baking in the oven.

Eden

Making vegetable pies for lunch. Our new donkey Lily is arriving too. I’m so excited!

That right there already confirms that I won’t be going home to finish tidying up right now. I divert to their place. Lily is the new rescue they’ve been waiting on for weeks. A little friend for their current donkey, Sawyer, who is also the pride and joy of Brooklyn, so much so, he’s set up an Instagram account for him. They have a whole hobby farm situation going on over there with goats, ducks, chickens, horses, and they foster guinea pigs and rabbits for Stoney Creek Paws rescue. Blake is the leader of the fray. It’s like a zoo over there, but I love it.

I leave another voice to text:

Me

I’m headed over!

Eden

I’ll put the kettle on x

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Hudson

I’m pretty certain I’ve got the whole Georgia-Blue kissing thing out of my system by the time I’ve fed Moses and I’m heading out. At least, that’s what I tell myself. I guess she had an excuse, too: slight intoxication. What was mine?

I fire up my truck and begin the journey over to Brook’s place. But as I drive, my mind starts wandering.

Last night was wrong. I mean, it felt right, but that’s just my point. It shouldn’t have been anything. We did something dumb and I can’t even blame Georgia. I know it’s something that we can’t repeat again. I crack my neck and grip the wheel. We got caught up in the moment, that’s all. We’re only human and I’msure Georgia will have some snide comment about how much I suck as a kisser the next time I see her.

Granted, jerking myself off probably wasn’t the smartest thing to do while I pictured her, but it was really for my own sanity. Nothing more. I’m not sure what excuse I have for this morning’s episode in the shower, but I can’t be a fucking saint all the time.

No more thinking about it, asshole.It’s almost out of my head when I roll up to Brook and Eden’s, but then I see Georgia’s car parked out front.

I frown. Fucking great. This is all I need.

I’m here to help Brook with the new donkey.

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