Darling Enemy. Diana Palmer

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      “I can’t possibly tell you how sorry I am about the whole thing,” she ground out. “Could we please just forget it? You’re safe from me this trip, I wouldn’t flirt with you if my life depended on it.”

      “That might be better,” he murmured dryly. “I live in constant fear of being seduced by one of you wild city girls.”

      Now that did sound like flirting, but before she could be sure, they were within earshot of the others.

      “The end of the world must be near,” Mary Devereaux laughed. “Are my eyes going bad, or are you two actually not arguing for once?” She eyed her son closely. “And did I actually see you smile at her?”

      King cocked an eyebrow at her. “Muscle spasm,” he replied without cracking a smile.

      “Sure,” Mary laughed. She reached out and hugged Teddi affectionately. “It’s so good to have you here, Teddi. What with King away most of the time, and Jenna’s sudden interest in ranch management,” she added with a pointed glance at her daughter, “I’ve been looking forward to a very lonely summer.” She stared at the young girl. “Teddi, you aren’t suddenly going to develop an interest in ranch management, are you?”

      Teddi burst out laughing. “Oh, no, I don’t think so.”

      “Thank goodness,” Mary sighed. “Shall we go? I could use a cup of coffee. King, I suppose you’ll drive?”

      “When was the last time I let you drive me anywhere?” he mused, leading the way to the car.

      “Let me think.” His parent frowned. “You were six and I had to take you to the dentist when you got into it with little Sammy Blain...”

      Teddi hid a smile. She linked her arm with Jenna’s and brought up the rear. It was nice to be part of a family, even for a little while.