She slams the car door closed before I can say anything and I wait, watching as she gets into her car and drives off.I let out a long breath and head back to the motel.
I’ve got a lot of work to get done today, mainly, figuring out a way to get Vera to fall in love with me because I know now that I am totally, completely in love with her.
SIX
Vera
This deal is probably a trap.
That’s all I can think as I drive home, eat some breakfast, change my clothes, and head out to take care of the wolves.
It’s probably a trap, but it’s also the only way that I can think of to get enough money to save this place.A million dollars will go a long way towards paying off debts and running this place.
Why did he offer it to me though?Why is it so important to him that I give him a second chance and get to know him?What does he really want from me?
“Come on, Stormy!”I yell as I carry out the buckets of food.
She’s lagging behind today a bit.I’ve already checked her for injuries and found none, but I still make a mental note to keep an eye on her.I may have to call the vet to come out if she doesn’t start acting normal again soon.
My phone rings and I ignore it as I start to put out the food.
“No pushing,” I chide them, and I shake my head at a few of the wolves as I move over a few feet and put out some more food.
It has to be close to six now and I know that I need to go get ready.I hurry back to the four-wheeler and drive home, rushing through clean-up.
My phone dings with a text, and I remember the call.I pull my phone out and see that it was Cameron both times.
Cameron:Call me when you can!
I hitdial and she picks up on the first ring.
“Finally!”
I laugh as I head upstairs and into my room.
“Finally?You’re acting like we haven’t talked in days when it was less than twenty-four hours ago.”
“I just got off work.Want to meet for a drink or something?”She asks, and I clear my throat.
“I, uh, I actually have a date,” I tell her.
“Ohh,” she sings, and I sigh.“With that guy from last night?What’s his name?”
“Fisher.”
“He’s cute.Plus, he seems totally into you.I mean, he couldn’t look away from you last night.He came in this morning to grab you guys breakfast.”
“How’s Ford?”I ask, trying to change the subject.
“Fine.”
She sounds short and I wonder what happened.Maybe she’s still annoyed about last night.
“Back to you.Where are you going for the date?”
“Backyard Burgers.”
“Nice.When?”
