Page 27 of Broken: Taylor

Even his hip had barely bothered him that morning. He’d massaged it in the shower under the hot streams of water to keep from limping like he did most mornings. The combination of the amazing mattress and the shower had done wonders.

He’d not taken the painkillers since the day before. Well what do you know?

“What are you so deep in thought about?” Allison’s question brought him back to reality.

A slight blush across her cheeks made him smile. “Sorry. I was staring, wasn’t I?”

“A little.” Her lips curved and she sipped the coffee. “What are you doing today?”

He shrugged. “Same as usual. Working at the ranch and watching you.”

“I’m going to Billings today.”

“No, you’re not.”

She blinked, her brows lifting. “Excuse me?”

“I’m not comfortable with you leaving knowing some guy’s lurking around. He could follow you.”

For a moment, she hesitated and then released a huff. “He’s not a super hero. How’s he going to know I’m going anywhere? I’m going to Billings,” she repeated.

“Fine. I’ll take you.”

“No you won’t. You don’t have to do that.”

“It’s best if I take you.”

She looked toward the counter. “I forgot to ask her when the funeral is.”

“Next week.”

Mindy caught her eye and rounded the counter. “My parents want to meet with you about flowers. Do you have time today or tomorrow?”

Allison nodded, noting Taylor’s smug lift of his lips. “Yes of course. Either day works.”

She let out a sigh when Mindy went back greeting a woman who walked in and hugged her. “I guess that means I’m staying in town.”

“Good idea.”

When Allison laughed, the husky sound made him chuckle.

“You did not win this argument.” She lifted a brow in challenge. “I don’t want to be a burden. How about if I ask Tori if I can stay at her place tonight so you can get more work done?”

“How about you come stay at the ranch for the next two nights?”

“With you? Oh no. I’m not sure I want to do that.”

He gave her a droll look although he wondered what she meant by “that”. “We have a spare room. Luke’s old bedroom.”

“I don’t know.” She bit her lip. “I wish Leah was back.”