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“Don’t forget the coyotes,” he said.
She laughed. “Can’t forget the coyotes.”
She liked the feel of his body snug against her own and the heat that flowed from him to her as they stared out at the pasture.
“Look, a shooting star,” she cried suddenly. “We need to make a wish.”
“A wish?” he said.
“Yes, haven’t you heard that you should wish upon a shooting star?”
“No, I was told that meant someone died,” he said.
“I like my version better,” she told him as she closed her eyes and wished.
It was a strange wish, a mixture of wanting and longing. A wish that she was willing to try marriage and have children, but only if she could do it with this man. Eugenia, the ghost, had told her they would marry, but Madison didn’t believe in ghosts or their matchmaking abilities.
Right now, it was a magical night and she needed to keep her mind and heart focused on what this time was all about. Helping Adrian with his women problem and setting up her practice in town.
He didn’t believe in marriage and neither did she. But there was a rapidly forming bond between them. A bond that felt good. A bond that had her imagining things she had no business thinking about.
“What did you wish for?”
“If I told you, then it wouldn’t happen,” she said but then grinned. “I wished that my dreams would come true. That soon I’ll be living here in town and practicing law, making enough money to live comfortably.”
His arms squeezed her and a delicious spiral of passion made its way through her body.
“You don’t want to live rich? Drive a fancy sports car, own a yacht, and fly somewhere new each weekend?”
“Not really,” she said. “I own a jeep that I love. Flying has become a hassle, though I do love a nice vacation once a year. But every weekend? No. A yacht? What would I do with that?”
He laughed.
“More than anything, I like the freedom of owning my own practice. Making my own hours, being able to take off when I need to, and I don’t want to screw people out of money. I just want enough to live comfortably.”
It was true. Sure, if she had a nice big fat bank account, it would be reassuring that she would never go hungry, but that’s all. Being here with her mother for the last years of her life would be so good. She wouldn’t worry about her as much.
“That’s why being a rancher is great. Especially now that I know more about what I’m doing, and I’m not so young and proud that I’m afraid to ask for help. I’m grateful for the life I’ve been given.”
“Me too, Adrian,” she said. “Me too.”
They saw a jeep headed in their direction.
“Oh no, security is making its rounds. They’re going to think we’re crazy for sitting out here on a cold night, watching the moon and the stars.”
She smiled. “I like being a little crazy.”
“Yeah, me too,” he said. “Come on, we better go before your mother gets worried about you.”
“Adrian, I’ve had a really nice day. Thanks for inviting me,” she said.
As his arms unfurled from around her, he glanced down, and for a moment, she thought he was going to kiss her, but then the sound of the jeep interrupted them.
“Me too, Madison. Me too,” he said before he released her and hurried over to the man in the jeep.
CHAPTER 10
Tonight was the night of the engagement. They were attending one of the smaller parties at the country club and it was by invitation only.
