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“I owe you breakfast,” Dallas announced, slamming the top covering of the truck’s bed. He hefted her duffle bag strap over his shoulder and stepped close to her.
“I’m not sure I can eat,” she murmured.
He gently cupped her shoulder and guided her toward the front door.
“This was way too much excitement for me.”
“Let me feed you and prepare a hot shower for you.”
The walls she had built up during their trip were crumbling.
They stood before the door and faced each other.
She stared up at him, and her lips curled up in the corners. There was no way she could turn down his gracious offer.
“Fine.”
He leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her forehead before pulling back.
Candi blew out a deep breath. Dallas opened the door and waved her in. Stepping inside his home, she knew she would have to find a way to let Dallas down gently.
“Next time you want to leave me a present, I’ll take cash or a gift card,” Tanner grumbled, pushing his way inside Dallas’s home.
“Yeah, yeah.” Dallas shut the door and followed behind his friend into the kitchen. “I thought those two would melt your heart.”
Tanner snorted, heading to the coffee pot. He tossed a manila folder onto the counter.
“So what’s the scoop?” Tanner snagged a mug from the cabinet.
The carafe was only half full, left over from the small breakfast Dallas had cooked for Candi. He’d forced her to take a hot shower and get into his bed.
Alone.
To grab some sleep.
The dark circles under her eyes spoke volumes and were all he needed to see to know his woman desired rest.
“Did you find out the information I asked you?” Dallas leaned against the counter, folding his arms in front of his chest.
“Yeah.” Tanner paused, taking a sip from his cup. “What’s all this have to do with Lamont Jennings?”
“He’s Candi’s ex-husband.”
Tanner paused and stared at Dallas. He let out a long whistle. “Her ex, huh? She sure knew how to pick ’em.”
“Yeah.” Dallas sighed, running a hand through his hair.
“Where is she now?”
“Upstairs sleeping.” Dallas didn’t bat an eye.
Tanner would come to a conclusion on them. What had been brewing between him and Candi had been going on for a while. He’d known she was sweet on him. He just never figured he’d be good enough for a woman like her.
Now, he knew there wasn’t anyone better for her than him.
“You and her?” Tanner’s eyebrow rose high.
“Yeah.”
