Total pages in book: 127
Estimated words: 120708 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 604(@200wpm)___ 483(@250wpm)___ 402(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 120708 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 604(@200wpm)___ 483(@250wpm)___ 402(@300wpm)
“I’m surprised Brock and Ty haven’t claimed it,” I said.
Tanner chuckled. “I think they know it means more to me. Beck and I worked on the house a lot with my father, and then after Beck died, it was a project Dad and I finished up.”
I could hear the pride, as well as the emotion, in his voice. “It would be a beautiful place to live.”
He nodded. “I think so. But who knows what will happen?”
Tanner showed me a mudroom, a guest bedroom, another room that was set up as an office, and then the master bedroom. It was simple in size, but the massive logs and large windows made it all so beautiful. There was a screened-in porch off of the master bedroom, and I imagined it would be perfect during the summer. Large windows covered the entire wall of the master bedroom. The bathroom was also simple in size, but so beautifully done. The stand-up shower had a window in it damn near from the floor to the ceiling.
“It’s like we stepped outside with all these windows,” I softly said as I hobbled up to the large window to watch the snow falling outside. “Does it always snow like this in the winter?”
Tanner walked up beside me. “Sometimes, but not often. We’ll get the normal snowstorms that pass through, but this one is going to dump a lot of snow. We’re probably going to have to have Ty or Brock plow the road to the cabin and bring Pogo back in the trailer.”
My chest pinched with the sudden rush of anxiety. Living in Atlanta, I had never really experienced being snowed in before. “You’re kidding…it’s going to snow that much?”
He nodded as he stared out the window.
I swallowed hard and asked, “How long will we have to be here, do you think?”
He shrugged. “Most likely just for a night, maybe two depending on how fast it moves out.”
My eyes closed, and I inwardly cursed myself. “I’m so sorry, Tanner.” I looked down at the floor. “It’s because of me we’re stuck and you’re not with your family right now.”
He placed his finger under my chin and lifted my head so that our gazes locked. “Trust me when I say this, I would much rather be trapped in this cabin with you for a few days. I’m sure we can find all kinds of interesting things to pass the time while we’re here.”
“That does sound rather nice. It will give us a chance to get to know one another even more.”
He raised his brows, and I couldn’t help but shake my head and laugh at him. “Stop it.”
Tanner cleared his throat and glanced over toward the bathroom. “Listen, why don’t you take a warm shower? You’ll feel better. I’ve got some spare clothes in the master bedroom. I’ll turn up the heat in here so it gets warmer. Then, let me go see what they stocked the kitchen with, and we can eat an early dinner.”
He looked at his watch. “It’s almost four, so by the time you shower, and I get something made, it’ll be perfect timing.”
“Sounds good,” I said as I limped my way back into the master bathroom. It had the same dark cabinets as the kitchen. There was also a large soaking tub tucked into a little corner that had picture windows on all three sides. Nothing fancy, but enough room for two people to soak in it. I quickly pushed away the visual of Tanner and me in that tub together.
I placed my hands on my instantly hot cheeks and smiled.
Two sinks sat next to each other on the stone counter. It was the cutest bathroom I’d ever seen, and I couldn’t help but wish for the briefest moment that this house was for sale.
I quickly stripped out of my clothes, turned on the hot shower and stepped in. It took a few moments for me to relax as I stared at the window and wondered if anyone might be able to see me. With a laugh, I brushed away my fear. Apparently, I was the only fool who went out riding with a storm on the horizon. Instead, I let the hot water run down my body and tried not to fantasize about Tanner being in this shower with me.
Chapter Twenty-Three
TANNER
After I heard the shower turn on, I made my way back to the kitchen and looked through the cabinets and refrigerator. There was plenty of food to last three to four days. I figured we’d be here for at least two.
I walked over to the landline and dialed my folks’ number. My mother’s voice came on the line. “Tanner, how is Timberlynn doing?”
With a smile, I replied, “She’s fine. The power is on here. How about there?”
“It’s on here too. How’s her ankle?”