Maverick / The Playboy's Passionate Pursuit: Maverick / The Playboy's Passionate Pursuit. Emilie Rose
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Название: Maverick / The Playboy's Passionate Pursuit: Maverick / The Playboy's Passionate Pursuit
Автор: Emilie Rose
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Современные любовные романы
isbn: 9781408900536
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Bri realized she was on the edge of losing it. She paused to breathe, calm herself down.
“He told me he could not—would not—expose you to the danger of possibly facing a killer.”
“And I told him I can take care of myself, and Tanner knows it.”
“I’m sure he does.” Hawk nodded. “But then, I’m also sure it makes no difference to him.” He gave her a gentle look. “Although I know Tanner’s feelings about hunting alone, there is more to it in this instance.”
“What?” Bri frowned. “What other reason, other than his pure, arrogant bullheadedness?”
Hawk sighed. “Your safety is important to him, Brianna. Very important.”
Bri felt a tiny flare deep inside. Could Hawk possibly mean that Tanner cared for her? Oh, she was aware of the physical attraction between them. All too aware. But could he feel something stronger than that?
The mere idea, the thought alone, caused excitement to dance along her nerve endings. Then she came to her senses, telling herself to grow up and face reality. Tanner didn’t care for her. He treated her the way he would any woman who wanted to hunt a killer.
But it was a lovely thought…for a moment.
Sighing softly, she lowered her head so Hawk couldn’t see the disappointment mirrored in her eyes.
“Okay,” he said, sliding his chair back and standing. “I’ll get these dishes cleared away and then I’ll drive you back to Durango.”
Bri snapped her head up. “I’m not going back to Durango,” she said with quiet determination.
“You want to wait here for Tanner to return?” He hurried on before she could reply. “Not that I mind, you understand, but—”
“No, Hawk, I’m going after him.”
“Alone?” Hawk stared at her. “Brianna, you should know it’s never smart or safe to hunt alone.” He shook his head. “This man is a killer.”
Bri blinked, shook her head. “No, no, I’m not going after Minnich. I’m going after Tanner.”
“It’s just as dangerous.”
“I’ll be careful,” she assured him.
“What if you get lost?”
Bri gave him a long look. “I do know how to blaze a trail, Hawk.”
“But—”
“No buts,” she said, shaking her head again. “I am going. Will you give me the use of a horse? I’ll pay you the going rate.”
“No.” Flat, final.
Nothing could have made her reveal the hurt his refusal gave her. “Okay, I’ll trek.” She moved to rise, but Hawk held up a hand.
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