Page 24 of The Mountain Man's Determined Bride

“Say what?” Luke appeared in the kitchen doorway. “What do you just say?” He looked from Tyler to Morgan, questioning what he’d just heard.

Morgan threw a ‘thanks a lot’ look at Tyler who shrugged his apology, then she turned to Luke who was waiting for an explanation.

“What does he mean you quit your job?”

“Well…just that. I quit my job.” Barely able to contain her excitement, she had a hard time looking Luke in the eye.

“So…what does that mean? You quit your job to do what?”

Good lord, do I really have to explain every detail?

She took a deep breath and held it for a moment. “I quit my job in Colorado so I could stay in Holly with my family.” He looked at her with a wrinkled forehead and creased eyebrows. “And you, ok? I quit my job because I want to stay in Holly with you.” She exhaled heavily, her fingers rubbing faded spots on her jeans.

“Really?” When she looked up at Luke, he was dumb-struck. Speechless.

She shook her head, stood and hobbled to his side, bringing him back to the couch. Tyler plopped into the recliner she’d given up and grabbed the TV remote.

“Yes, really. Tyler, shut that off, I’m trying to talk here.” He muted the game he’d found on ESPN then put the control on the table.

“Thank you. Now, since you’re both listening, I only have to say this once. I have had a few impromptu calls and an interview with the Holly Search and Rescue and they’ve offered me a position on their team. ”

“Seriously? Did you say yes? Are you staying permanently?”

“Hey that’s awesome sis, congrats.” Tyler was so nonchalant with everything, just assuming she’d said yes.

“Morgan, did you say yes?” Luke was alert and staring intently, waiting for her answer. “Are you ignoring me woman?”

She touched his hand and smiled.

“I said yes.”

The End

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