Total pages in book: 108
Estimated words: 103159 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 516(@200wpm)___ 413(@250wpm)___ 344(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 103159 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 516(@200wpm)___ 413(@250wpm)___ 344(@300wpm)
She chuckled. “A lot of fun. They fight often, but boy do they love each other fiercely. You’ll see for yourself since you’ll be staying here for two months.”
“I have to admit, I did a bit of research on Hunter when I found out I was going to be hosting the show. I don’t remember seeing Dirk and Merit listed as family.”
Georgiana glanced over at the couple, who were in deep conversation with my parents. “They’re not blood related. Dirk has been Brock’s best friend since childhood, and he rode on the PBR circuit with him. They’re like family, and the kids have always called them aunt and uncle.”
“That’s so nice,” I said as I took a sip of my drink. “I’d love to have a big family someday. I always wondered what it would have been like to have a brother or a sister.”
“Me too,” Georgiana said wistfully as she placed a hand over her stomach. I don’t think she was even aware she’d done it multiple times this evening.
When she saw me glancing at her hand, she immediately moved it.
“It must be exciting to have your sister-in-law pregnant along with you.”
Georgiana grinned. “It is exciting. Lincoln and Brock are crazy thrilled.”
“Congratulations again.”
Her eyes lit up as she returned my smile with one so brilliant, it made my chest squeeze with something like…jealousy? I pushed that thought away.
“I also heard you both own a boutique in town. That’s so fun!”
She nodded. “It definitely is. And Morgan is so damn talented. She has a new lingerie line coming out for spring. Avery, our cousin, the one in Paris, she’s modeling some of the tamer designs, so Dirk and Merit don’t have a heart attack seeing their sixteen-year-old in lingerie.”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
“What are you two chatting about?” Lily asked as she sat down on my other side.
“A new line they have coming out,” I said, smiling at Georgiana.
“Yep. A lingerie line Morgan helped design. I’m dying for everyone to see it.”
Lily gasped. “Morgan designed a lingerie line? Oh my gosh, I can’t wait to see!”
We soon got lost in a conversation about the store. “Do you have to supply your own clothing for the show?” Georgiana eventually asked.
“They’ll have a wardrobe for me…or at least, that’s what I’m told.”
Georgiana grinned like she’d just come up with the best idea ever. “What if the boutique supplied you with some of the outfits? For free, of course, in exchange for them listing us in the credits?”
“I think that’s a brilliant idea. We can talk to Jack and Travis about it tomorrow,” I stated.
Clapping and nearly bouncing in her seat, Georgiana jumped up. “I’ve got to go tell Morgan!”
I laughed as I watched her make her way over to the other side of the room. Looking back at Lily, I asked, “Will you be here for winter break?”
She nodded. “I will. My mother and father have a house here on the ranch, on the portion that they own. My mom trains horses and runs a sanctuary for wild mustangs. You’ll have to come visit the barn.”
My heart felt full, knowing I would be surrounded by horses with the opportunity to ride at any time. “I will. Thank you so much for the invite.”
Lily wrapped her arm around mine and beamed at me. There was a hint of mischief in her eyes as she said, “I have a feeling we’re going to be the best of friends by the time this is over.”
“I do too,” I agreed, as I turned to look over the room. When my gaze caught on Hunter’s, a strange feeling raced through my body. “It’s going to be an interesting two months,” I added, as I returned the smile Hunter was giving me.
Lily looked between us and agreed. “A very interesting two months, indeed.”
I stepped out of the stall and nearly screamed when I saw Hunter standing there. We had both left school a few weeks early to be here for preproduction. Hunter was staying at his parents’ house along with me, and I had to admit, I couldn’t wait to see him every morning at breakfast. At least on the mornings he was there. Since he was home, his father and brother had put him to work on the ranch. Some mornings it was just me and Lincoln while Brock and Hunter got an early start.
“You scared me,” I said with a smile.
“Did you enjoy the ride?” he asked as he graced me with a smile that showcased his dimple.
I nodded. “I did. Elly is a sweet horse.”
“I wish I had known, I would have gone with you and showed you around the ranch. Hank said you just stayed in the front pasture.”
Shrugging, I replied, “I don’t mind, plus the pasture is huge, so Elly and I got a good ride in. Hank told me anytime I want to exercise the horses to just let him know.”