Page 77 of Purr For Me
The diamond ring was so beautiful. Had he bought it for her? When?
She heard Kade coming down the stairs and quickly slipped it back into his pocket and placed his folded clothes on the chair, before heading into the kitchen to make omelets for them both.
Ortryto make omelets. She tingled all over, not sure what her response would be if he asked her. Her divorced wasn’t final, and it was too soon to think about marrying again. Or was it?
She felt his body heat as he slid his arms around her, pressing a kiss to her neck. “You should have woken me. I would have helped clean up since I contributed to the mess.”
“You earned a sleep-in. Besides, I want to impress you with my cleaning skills since my cooking skills suck.”
He moved round her. “Then I’ll make breakfast. Can you make coffee?”
“That I can do.”
They bustled along nicely and soon they were back at the dining table, but eating off it this time. They’d barely started when the doorbell rang, and in walked Jason.
Lexie hadn’t seen him for a week, but he looked well.
“Sorry if I’m intruding.” Kade shook his head and beckoned him forward. “I’m all moved into the guesthouse,” Lexie threw a look at Kade. “And I’ve brought the divorce papers, all signed.”
“You signed them?” Lexie asked, amazed.
“Yeah. Sorry it took me so long, but I had to get my head on straight.” He took a seat at the table. “I’m sorry I put you through so much, and really, I’m happy for you and Kade. I’m looking forward to starting over and earning forgiveness. I know I have a long haul in front of me, and I’m hoping we can all get along, because I’ll need all the help I can get from my family and friends.”
“Thank you, Jason.” And she meant it. “It’s good to see you looking so well.” She reached for Kade’s hand. “We’re always here if you need us.”
“I know. You look good together.”
This was awkward. It was obvious she’d spent the night with his brother. She couldn’t help feeling a tad uncomfortable.
“Would you like some breakfast? There are plenty of omelets to go around.” When Jason nodded, Kade rose to get him a plate and some coffee.
“I also have something else for you,” Kade heard him say to Lexie as he entered the kitchen.
Then he heard Lexie cry out, and he rushed back. “What did he do? Are you all right?”
Lexi looked up at him, tears welling in her eyes. “He’s given me the deed to my cabin. I own it again!”
“Well, technically, Kade’s given the deed to the cabin back to you. I used his money. Well, I gave Mrs. Erickson my word that Kade would pay her for the cabin, actually.”
Lexie was out of her chair and hugging Jason.
“How the hell did that happen?”
“When I heard your story about Charlie and Jack, and what they were doing, I knew Mrs. Erickson would have no idea. Her husband built that racing team, and she’d be appalled at what her sons were up to. If they get caught, it would destroy the family business. So I told her everything. She agreed to sell the cabin back as long as you kill the story. She’s promised to stop their illegal activity. And she’s hired a me to head the parts division to ensure that happens.”
Kade sighed. “You had no right to make that deal. It’s my story.”
At Kade’s words, Lexie said, “Come on, Kade. You bought a wreck and spent a fortune getting me to restore it, only to ensure I didn’t press charges against Jason. Mrs. Erickson is only asking for the same chance to keep her sons out of jail and her business intact.”
Lexie’s words tore at him. Jason’s offending was not at the same level, or was it? It was to Lexie.
“You did that for me?” Jason asked.
“Well, I had an ulterior motive. I had the hots for Lexie.”
The three of them burst out laughing, and suddenly the awkwardness vanished.
“I’m moving in with the man I love, Jason is looking healthyandhe has a new job, and I get my cabin back, all on the same day. Who would have believed it?” She beamed a smile at them both. “Life couldn’t get any better.”
Kade knew it could. He saw the outline of the box in the pocket of his folded jeans. Now was not the time to propose. It was too soon, and Jason was here. He’d ask her later. Once she was all moved in.
