Page 23 of Sensual Nights

Hanna nodded. "That's so true. Let's rectify that."

"That sounds perfect."

"Okay, what can I help you with?"

Carley smiled. "How about two cinnamon rolls to go, please?"

Hanna laughed. "Sounds good."

Hanna pulled a little box from the back counter, lined it with a wax paper sheet, and deftly set her giant cinnamon rolls inside. As Carley saw the size of them, she silently mused she shouldhave ordered one, and she and Margo could share it. But these were so good, she didn't want to share. Not even with her sister.

Hanna rang up the purchase, and Carley handed her a twenty-dollar bill. As Hanna made change, she said, "How about if I get Grace on the line in a while and plan a Thursday ladies’ night out?"

"I think that sounds fantastic. Thanks so much, Hanna."

"Okay. I'll confirm with you later today."

"Thank you. Have a great day!"

"You as well."

She picked up the pretty little box with the most delicious cinnamon rolls ever made and headed to her SUV. She had a girls' night out planned, maybe a new boyfriend, and she was about to eat breakfast at the Governor's Mansion.

She chuckled and shook her head when she thought of that again.

She drove up the road to Margo and Jace's home. The name of the road was Classified Drive. The first time she'd heard that, she thought it was hilarious. Jace had petitioned the city council to have it renamed. Typical Jace.

The driveway was surrounded by trees. There were variations of oak and palm trees as well as smaller shrubs that were interesting to look at, but there was some longer brush underneath. She knew without a doubt she wouldn't go walking through those trees anytime soon. Who knew what lay in there?

She pulled to a stop at the front door, grabbed her box and her purse, and was surprised to see the door open before she even made it to the top step. Her sister stood there looking gorgeous as ever wearing yellow slacks and a white sleeveless blouse with a gold chain. She looked every bit a governor's wife, even though she wasn't.

"Good morning. You look like you fit right in here." Carley hugged her sister and Margo laughed.

"I do fit here. We've made this our home, and we love it."

"That's good. I'm glad to hear it."

"I brought cinnamon rolls. Hanna says hello, and she would like us to get together on Thursday for a girls' night. Are you up for that?"

"I am. I think we were just talking about that, weren't we?"

"Oh, that’s right, we were, but we didn't set any plans, so now we have plans. Pencil it into your calendar."

"All right, sounds good. Let's go out back. I've got the table set and coffee's ready to go. We can sit in the Florida Room and chat."

"Sounds good."

Carley followed her sister to the back of the house. Margo poured them each a cup of coffee and Carley put a cinnamon roll on each of the two plates, then carried them to the Florida room. Margo followed her with the coffee. The room was warm and all windows. It was peaceful and of course, beautifully decorated.

They made themselves comfortable on the sofa. Both put their legs up on the coffee table and looked out the windows at the landscaping. The flowers were in bloom. Birds and butterflies flitted from flower to flower.

Carley really enjoyed sitting back here with her sister and looking out at all they'd done. She and Margo had spent hours back here changing up the landscaping. Margo could have hired someone, and she did for some things, but she wanted her hand in the gardens, and Carley was eager to help her. It was a bonding experience, not that they needed one. They were the closest to each other of all her sisters.

"So, tell me what's on your mind, Carley," Margo said.

Carley took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "When did you know you wanted to have a relationship with Jace?"

Margo turned her head and stared at her. She swallowed the bite of cinnamon roll she had in her mouth and set her plate on the coffee table.

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