Page 5 of Raised On It (Between the Pines #1)

Mason

“ K atie, your place is just great. I cannot tell you how much I love it here. Thank you so much for trusting me to stay in your home.”

“Uh, what are you talking about? I would trade my tiny little house to live in your Manhattan skyrise any day! Your apartment is amazing. Thank you so much for agreeing to our little house swap!”

“Let’s just agree that both of our places are great, just different. I have a feeling I’ll be making some interior design changes once I get home. I had no clue that I needed more shabby chic throw pillows and blankets in my life, but I. So. Do!”

“Right? A girl can never have too many soft things. So, have you met many people yet?”

“As a matter of fact, I have.”

“Oh, do tell. ”

“Well, Saturday night, I went to The Verdict, and you weren’t kidding, their burger is amazing!”

“Told you!”

“You were also right about Beau. He was really nice and made sure I knew he was there if I needed him.”

“Yep, he’s a great guy. If you need anything at all, he’ll be there. So, who else?”

“Well, that guy Miles Montgomery you warned me about…”

“No way, on your first night!”

“Yes, on my first night but don’t worry, he didn’t even get my name, at least not until this morning when I saw him at Brass Tacks.”

I purposely leave out the little fact that I’m apparently going to be marrying him one day.

“Oh, I miss Brass Tacks already. New York is great, but they haven’t perfected their coffee game, that’s for sure.

Tell Becks I said hi the next time you’re in there.

Now, let’s get back to Miles. How in the world did playboy extraordinaire Miles Montgomery not score your name?

I can’t imagine how crazy it must have made him! ”

“I just didn’t give it to him. We talked, and he tried. He really did. Even offered to be my tour guide while I’m here, but for some reason, it felt right not to give him my name. He’s kind of fun to mess with.”

“That he is, and from what I hear, in more ways than one. So what did he do to finally get you to cave?”

“I didn’t cave, but I also didn’t have my guard up. He cleverly found it on my coffee cup when he sat down at my table.”

“Oh, snap! He foiled your flirty little plan.”

“I wasn’t flirting. It was just too much fun to string him along for a little bit. Besides, I know his type, and I have no intentions of falling prey to his dastardly ways.”

“Oh, come on, who knows what you might be missing, right? Miles may be a player, but he is also a ton of fun. You’re only there for three months, so why not enjoy yourself?

If you go in knowing he’s not the love of your life and he’s just temporary, then Miles Montgomery is the perfect way to fill your time. ”

“But he was on your list! You told me if anyone was going to try to get in my panties, it would be him. Now you’re saying I should let him in?”

“Well, I didn’t think you would meet him on night one, and that you would have such a great time toying with his emotions. I think you might just be what the big guy needs to be put in check.”

“I don’t want to put him in check, Katie.”

“Yes, you do. Besides, nobody loves Eastlyn more than Miles. If you really want inspiration from our small little town, there is no one better to guide you.”

“Katie…I don’t know.”

“I do. Just say yes. Have a little fun. It’s not forever; it’s just for now. Do it!”

“Well, who knows if I’ll even see him again. I may have already missed my chance. Now, tell me all about opening night!”

Changing the subject is a must because I cannot talk about the hot farmer in the tight-fitting jeans anymore. He isn’t for me, and temporary fun or no fun, I cannot let myself fall for another man-whore.

Another charmer.

Another man who will say anything to have his way.

It’s something I refuse to do.