Page 33 of I Want Crazy (Loco, Texas 3)

“That what-the-hell-just-happened look. The first couple of times Jake kissed me, he took off right after, and I was surprised and confused. At the time, I had no one else to talk to about girl stuff, so I let my frustrations boil over, and I yelled at him.”

Jessie couldn’t help laughing. “So who do you talk to now?”

“Red’s sister Tabby and I are good friends, and my friend Jamie. She’s the one who works for the vet.”

“Ah. I met Red’s sisters.”

“You did? When?”

“Sunday. He invited me over for Sunday dinner.”

“Wow,” Rand said, and Jessie got an eerie feeling.

“What?”

“Well, if a Texas man brings you home to meet his family, it must mean he’s got some serious feelings going on. At least that’s what the girls tell me. I’ve known Jake’s mom my whole life.”

Jessie’s heart was beating too fast. “I’m not really looking for anything serious.”

Rand frowned. “Then you probably shouldn’t do coupley things. Like kissing.”

Jessie sighed. “Dammit.”

“What?” Rand asked as Jessie hopped down off the counter.

Jessie covered up the casserole with a dreamy smile, hoping Rand couldn’t see it. “It was just a really good kiss.”

“Ah-ha! I knew it. Whoa, what is that?”

“My new chef’s take on mac and cheese.”

“Is it good?”

“Delicious.”

“I want some.” Rand grabbed a plate from the counter without waiting for an invite and Jessie loved that about her.

Jessie scooped her up a good-size portion, envying Rand’s lithe frame as she consumed it.

“Oh, I am going to invite your chef to live with us,” Rand groaned around a mouthful of mac and cheese.

“I’m sure Jake will love that,” Jessie said, laughing.

“One bite of this, and he won’t care.”

Jessie stopped eating when she heard several female voices in the bar.

“Now, who could that be?”

“Our help,” Rand said.

“Help?”

“Yeah, I figured you could use some, and this will give you a chance to make some friends.”

Jessie looked out the kitchen door window and saw all four of Red’s sisters and several other women she didn’t know.

“You invited all of Red’s sisters,” Jessie hissed.

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