Page 55 of More Than a Blind Date

“But the suitcases.”

He flashes a crooked smile. “Are you questioning my ability?”

After rolling my eyes, I shake my head. “I’ll go first so I can unlock the door.” I hurry up so that Dallas doesn’t have to stand holding the luggage while I fiddle with keys. And I swing open the door as he steps up behind me.

There is only one bed. And this one isn’t as big as the last time.

Dallas sets the suitcases near the wall. “I’ll just sleep in the truck.”

“You will not! It’s freezing cold outside.” I shrug off my coat. “I’ll stay on my side, and you can sleep on the other. Agreed?” Freezing is an exaggeration. It’s in the fifties, but to me, that’s cold.

“If you’re comfortable with that. But there isn’t room for the pillow wall.” His slight smirk makes me think he’s teasing.

“It’ll be fine. But I won’t be able to sleep if you are in the truck or even on the floor, so don’t bring that up as an option.”

“Yes, ma’am.” He flashes a mischievous smile.

“Don’t give me that look. I just don’t want this to be awkward. I want to relax and have fun this weekend. And if you’re uncomfortable, I won’t relax.”

He walks over and pulls me close. “I’m good.” He runs a hand over my hair. “And we’ll have a great time.”

I inch up on my toes and give him a kiss. His hand is already in my hair, and he holds me close. In heels, I was nearly the same height as Dallas. In my tennies, I have to stretch a little. But to me, the height difference is perfect.

Then he pulls away. “We should go down and see what the plan is.”

I grab his hand. “Yeah. I’m hungry. Hopefully, dinner is soon.”

He picks up my coat, and we exit the room hand in hand.

Richard waves from the bottom of the stairs. “There’s my Pottsy.”

“Hey,” I say.

Dallas’s hand tightens around mine and he whispers, “I don’t like him.”

“That makes two of us. Three if we include Daphne.” I bump my head on his shoulder before we start down the stairs.

After chatting with the other guests for a half hour, we all walk across the parking lot to the small restaurant on the ranch.

We’ll be here two nights, and I’m going to enjoy every minute.

CHAPTER 24

DALLAS

Ienjoyed myself during dinner. Rose seems to be having a good time, and Richard is behaving himself. Mostly, he’s keeping his distance, and I’m not sad about that.

Now, it’s late, and guests are saying good night and heading to their rooms.

Rose covers a yawn. “I can’t believe I’m still awake.”

“Are you enjoying yourself?” I slide an arm around her waist as she leans her head on my shoulder.

“Immensely. This place is so cool. The restaurant is two hundred feet from the hotel. And tomorrow, we’re going to ride horses. I know that’s probably something you do all the time, but for me it’s a treat.”

Why has she never mentioned that she likes to ride?

“It’ll be fun.”

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