Page 3 of Rebuilding with the Mountain Man

“Sure is.”

“How’s it going, boss?” Lucian asked and I nodded his way.

“Not too bad. I’ve got a woman interested in some commercial property to build a flower shop. I’m showing her around. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up.”

“A lady, hmm? Where is she?” Lucian looked around and walked over to one of the windows.Nosy bastard.

“Ah, there she is!” Cullen said, letting out a low whistle under his breath. “Damn, she’s fine.”

His words made the hair on the back of my neck stand up straight. “Hey, there, watch it.” My tone sharp as I strode over to them.

“Whoa, sorry, boss. Why so defensive?”

I ran a hand through my hair and tugged on the strands. I sounded like such a dick. I promised myself I’d never be a shitty boss and here I was being exactly that.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean it. I don’t want to keep her waiting. Have a good day guys.”

I hurried out of there, feeling like a damn fool, snapping at my guys over a woman I barely knew.

“How about we talk over lunch? We could go to the town diner?”

Amara bit on her bottom lip as she studied me. “How about your place?”

“My place?” I chuckled to hide my excitement and shock at her asking to go to my place. Was she serious?

“Yeah. You do have food there, right?”

“I do.”

“Okay, I’m sure we can find something.”

“I’ve never had a woman so eager to go to my place.”

“Guess I’m your first. I follow you there?”

“Okay.” I said as we parted ways and got into our vehicles. I had no idea what was going on but there was a sexy lady coming over and that was enough for me.

It’s onlya short five-minute drive to my cabin, the one I did most of the construction on myself, including the large deck in the backyard extending down to an in-ground pool.

Amara pulled in behind me and was out of her car before I shut my engine off. “Wow, this place is gorgeous!” She called as she made her way over to me, a large folder pressed against her chest. “How’d I know you’d have such a nice place?”

I grinned and climbed out of my truck. “Maybe it has something to do with my amazing building skills?”

She elbowed me in the side playfully and I swore a hot spear of desire shot through me. I wanted to take her in my arms and kiss the shit out of her.

But instead, I led her inside before my dick started making my decisions for me.

Amara kept saying wow at all my handiwork as I showed her around my place. “I knew you were the best choice. Look how talented you are!” She twirled around in the middle of my kitchen, her curly hair flying around her like a halo. A perfect halo for such a gorgeous woman.

“Thank you. I worked hard on remodeling this place. It’s what gave me confidence to start my own business. With a big push from my parents and older brother of course.”

“Aw, that’s sweet. I always wanted a brother or sister.”

“No siblings? Are your parents around?”

“My mom is. My dad took off years ago. Anyway, what’s for lunch? Can you cook as good as you can build?” Amara quickly changed the subject and walked over to the fridge.

My heart ached for her. It must be a sore spot, something she didn’t want to talk much about. I wouldn’t push her. She’d tell me if she wanted to.

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