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.But now that his fatherwasn t near him, Milo finally knew what it was like to be free.Only he had just gotten married.Milo stared out of the window as Bryson drove them back to BearCounty.The silence between them was deafening.He didn t knowwhat to say. Thanks for marrying me.I owe you one didn t soundright even in his own mind.So he sat there in silence as the miles ticked by.When Bryson finally pulled up in front of Milo s home, Milocouldn t get out of the truck fast enough.He felt like a genuine jerkfor ditching the man, but he hadn t been able to breathe since they dgotten hitched. I ll see you later.Bryson nodded before he took off.Milo just stood there, watching as the cowboy drove away.Hewasn t sure why, but disappointment filled him.What had heexpected? The marriage wasn t real so there wouldn t be ahoneymoon, no sex, and no hot passion shared between them.His shoulders slumped as he walked inside and set his keys on thecounter.His home felt cold, desolate.Milo tried to shake off theemptiness that lodged inside of him, but it did no good.He missed Bryson already.Elyse meowed, brushing herself around Milo s leg.He sank to thefloor and pulled her into his lap, hugging the cat close. What have Idone, Elyse?The cat didn t reply and Milo hadn t expected her to.She justcocked her head to the side, as if listening to what he had to say wasimportant.Milo leaned his back into the island, looking up toward theceiling as a lone tear streaked down his face.Cowboy Rescue 57All he d wanted was to get away from Quinn, but it seemed likehis life just continued to go downhill.He d run from one mess only tocreate another. Do you think he hates me now? he asked the cat lounging on hislap. He has to.I ve tied him down and I don t even know him.Then an idea struck Milo.This didn t have to be a disaster.Hecould get to know Bryson.If nothing else, they could become reallygood friends.Milo didn t want any hard feelings between them, andhe wanted to let Bryson know that as soon as Quinn realized hecouldn t make Milo marry Drake, then the two could get anannulment.Placing the cat on her feet, Milo got up and grabbed his keys,ready to go tell Bryson that he wanted things to work out, when herealized that he didn t have his car.It was at the ranch.Milo grabbed his phone, then it dawned on him that he didn t haveBryson s phone number.Oh, this was working out real peachy.He called the bar instead. Ugly Broad Saloon, Clayton answered. Hey, Clayton.I was wondering  You! Clayton said into the phone. What in the hell were youtwo thinking? You don t even know each other.Milo was stunned at the venom in Clayton s tone. I just need mycar. His tone was less than friendly, but Milo wasn t about toapologize. Walk and get it. Clayton hung up.Milo stared at his phone as if he d just talked to a dead loved one.Shock filled him and he wasn t sure what to do.Why on earth wasClayton so upset?He knew the man had been looking out for Bryson when heprotested their plan.But he didn t know Clayton would be this pissed.58 Lynn HagenSetting his phone aside, Milo knew he was going to have to walkto the ranch.That was something he wasn t looking forward to.He closed his door and headed down his steps when he spotted theguy from the Laundromat.The man was standing outside one of thehomes, watering his flowers.The guy waved and smiled.Taking in a deep breath, Milo crossed the small road. Hey, I mMilo. He stuck out his hand. Kaylem, the guy said. I was wondering if you could give me a ride somewhere. Milohated to ask, but he needed his car and the ranch was too damn far tohoof it.Kaylem glanced over Milo s shoulder and frowned. I d ask ifyou were having car trouble, but your car seems to be missing. I left it at the Triple-B ranch.I just need a ride to go get it.Turning his hose off, Kaylem tossed it aside. No problem.Milo was relieved. Thanks.They drove to Bryson s, Kaylem hardly saying a word.Milodidn t press the man to talk.He was lost in his own thoughts.When his neighbor pulled into the ranch, Milo spotted Brysonoutside.He appeared to be arguing with Harland. Looks heated, Kaylem said.Milo didn t answer.He had a pretty good idea what the argumentwas about. Thanks for the ride, he said as he got out.Bryson glanced his way, his face a mask of rage.Milo hesitatedand then squared his shoulders.He didn t know why Bryson waslooking at him that way, but he d come here to get his car.Hisdecision to be the man s friend would have to wait.He walked over to his car and unlocked it, sliding into the driver sside. That s it? Bryson asked as he approached. You re just going toget into your car and drive off?Cowboy Rescue 59The man s tone was pleasant, playful even.The rage was gone,replaced by a smile.What in the hell had he gotten himself into?60 Lynn HagenChapter SixBryson pulled Milo out of his car.He wasn t going to ask who thehell that stranger was giving Milo a ride.Bryson remembered the manfrom the Laundromat, though.Were he and Milo lovers?His bear growled at the thought, demanding that Bryson fuckMilo, claim him, stamp his ownership all over the human.But Bryson was a tad more civilized than that. Dinner is ready.How about you join me?Milo glanced warily at the house. I m not sure I m welcomehere.The guy must have seen Bryson and Harland arguing.Brysondidn t care if his friends were up in arms because he had run off andgotten married.Renee was miffed at him for not inviting her along, but his friendswere all kinds of pissed.They d get over it. Nah, you re welcome here anytime. Bryson put his arm aroundMilo s shoulders and led him inside.As soon as they walked throughthe door, Renee pulled Milo into her arms. Welcome to the family, she said before kissing him on thecheek.Dresden, Noah, and Josh welcomed Milo as well.Brysonglared at Harland and Jed.If Clayton were home, Bryson was surehe d be glaring at him as well.Jed grunted and then extended a hand. Welcome, he said.Harland stared daggers at Bryson, but welcomed Milo as well.Cowboy Rescue 61 Another addition, Jack said as he patted Milo on the back. Gonna add to our collection of kids? Pop one out soon so they canall grow up together.Christmas is gonna break my bank.Milo shook his head slightly, a look of puzzlement on his face [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]