Page 30 of Getting Wrapped Up

“I…” He took a deep breath and worked on refocusing. “What are we talking about?”

“That neither of us bakes.”

“And that we assume most people in Sapphire Falls are comfortable in the kitchen.”

She smiled at that. “Perhaps a stereotype.”

“A stereotype from people who are…” And it dawned on him. “From two people who are not from Sapphire Falls.”

She raised her eyebrows. “You’re not from here?”

“No. You?”

“No.”

“But you got elected mayor anyway.”

She laughed. “Mayor? Of Sapphire Falls? Don’t be ridiculous. This is the first time I’ve even stepped foot in this town.”

Levi straightened, surprise zapping through him. “What?”

“And shouldn’t you know who the mayor is?” Then she shook her head. “No, wait, you said you’re not from here either.”

“I’m not. My brother is.”

“Who’s your brother?”

“Joe.”

Her eyes were completely round now. “Joe? Phoebe’s Joe? Joe Spencer?”

“Yes.” He was confused and exasperated. “I’m Levi Spencer. Who areyou?”

“Kate Leggot. I’m a friend of Phoebe’s. We met last year in DC.”

“DC?” Levi repeated. “You’re from Washington DC?” She was a city girl? Levi ran a hand over his face.

“I’m from San Francisco. I travel to DC for work a lot.”

He groaned and put his other hand up to his face. She was acitygirl. One that traveled for work. She was not a small-town girl who rarely ventured outside of her little town oasis. She was not a small-town girl who loved the simple things in life. She didn’t even know how to bake.

“Dammit.”

“Hey, I can hear you,” she said crossly.

He dropped his hands and looked at her. This was the woman who had enchanted him from minute one. This was the woman who had made him think crazy things about home and hearth and family. Within anhourof meeting her.

And her name was Kate.

And she was from San Francisco.

“You do look like Joe now that I know you’re his brother.”

In all fairness, she looked as stunned by the revelation about their identities. “Who were you supposed to meet?”

“Tucker Bennett. He’s from here. A local farmer. Dark hair, blue eyes. You?”

“Hailey Conner. Also from here. Mayor. Beautiful blonde in a red dress.”

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