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Unable to move her eyes off the figure on the napkin, she laughed nervously. “It’s too much. I can’t accept this kind of money from you. I don’t have a college degree even.”
Scott handed her the pen. “Tough negotiator. Impressive. Write down the amount you would agree to, Megan.”
She laughed. “Three months. That’s all. I want to trust you guys.”
“Then trust us,” Eric stated firmly.
“You see why I’m the spokesperson for TBK. My brother is too blunt and harsh. I, on the other hand, am warm and open.”
“That’s one way to describe you, bro. I can think of another.”
“See what I mean, Megan?”
Their brotherly banter was endearing and sweet. They clearly cared for each other deeply.
“Make your case, gentlemen,” Phoebe suggested. “You have my client on the ropes. Seal the deal.”
Scott sent her a knowing wink. “Eric and I can be trusted, Megan. We’re animal lovers, for heaven’s sake.”
“I’m betting horses are your favorites based on your choices of hats. Stetsons, right?”
The Knight brothers laughed, which felt like magic to her ears.
She turned to Eric. His face had softened a bit, making him look even more appealing.
“Dogs and cats, too, sweetheart,” he said jokingly. “We love all God’s creatures.”
“Maybe so, but you still could be playing me, Eric, lover and defender of all four-legged creatures,” she said, hitting with her own dose of teasing but with a dash of truth mixed in. “It’s the two-legged variety that has me worried. In particular, my two legs, if you catch my drift.”
Phoebe shook her head. “Like I said, this girl is sharp.”
“She’s going to keep us on our toes, that’s for sure.” Scott sent her a toothy grin. God, the man was devastatingly good looking.
Eric’s tone turned serious. “Trust me, Megan, in the Knight house, the word ‘no’ means no. You have nothing to worry about.”
His words eased some of her worries. “Phoebe, you know these guys, right?”
“My whole life.”
“Should I trust them?”
“Yes, but my legal advice is to keep one eye open at all times.” Phoebe smiled. “Gentlemen, yes. Devils, definitely.”
Her heart was thudding in her chest. Could her troubles be a thing of the past once she said “yes” to the Knights’ offer? Was it really that simple?
She scratched out the six figures Scott had written down on the napkin. “I don’t want to be a charity case for you. I want to earn my way, fair and square.”
“That works for me,” Scott said. “You’ve been a secretary. A personal assistant needs the same kind of qualifications as that.”
“What’s your number, Megan?” Eric’s patience was without a doubt fading.
“Hold your horses, boys.” Lucy stepped up to the booth. “Give the girl time.”
Had Lucy been listening the whole time? Apparently so. Looking around the other booths and tables near theirs, Megan realized with all the heads turned i
n her direction that minding one’s own business didn’t seem to be the rule in Destiny.
For the first time in her life, she didn’t really care. What was it about this place that had gotten to her? It wasn’t the place at all. It was the people. They seemed so genuine. From Judge Ethel, to Sheriff Jason, to Lucy, to Phoebe, and yes, to even Eric and Scott—especially Eric and Scott.
