Beau (Remington Ranch Book 4) by SJ McCoy Page B

have any problems finding the place. She’d driven by yesterday just to make sure she knew where she was going. She turned in and drove down the long driveway. Once she’d pulled up in front of the house she took a good look around. It was a beautiful place. A gorgeous log built home that was far too grand to be called a cabin. It sat on the bank of the river and there were beautiful views of the mountains in every direction. She started to regret her decision to wear jeans. Maybe she should have dressed up more. She turned to look as a truck pulled up beside her.
    Gina grinned at her through the window. Corinne was relieved to see that she was wearing a nice, but not dressy, top.
    “I told you, you should have let us give you a ride,” said Mason as he got out of the truck and came around. He too was wearing jeans, and a shirt she’d seen him wear at the ranch.
    Gina smiled at Corinne. She really had understood. “I know I’d have driven myself if I were you. There’s nothing like being able to make a quick exit when you want one.”
    Corinne smiled back. “It’s only because of Ruby though. I’d hate to have to cut your evening short if Susie calls.”
    “We could have taken you home and then come back,” said Mason.
    Gina patted his arm. “We all know you can take of us, Mase. We get it. But I think Corinne is used to taking care of herself.” She linked her arm through Corinne’s and started up the steps to the front door.
    “I do appreciate the offer.” Corinne smiled at him. He seemed like he was used to taking charge and taking care of people. Even though she didn’t want or need his help this evening, she didn’t want to offend him.
    He grinned. “That’s okay. I’m learning. Gina here says I can be a bit domineering, but I’m only trying to help. Apparently you ladies like to be a bit more independent than I give you credit for.”
    Gina linked her free arm through his and smiled up at him. “You really are learning. And I do love you for trying.”
    The two of them were obviously very much in love. It made Corinne smile to see the way they looked at each other. She’d never had a love like that; she’d doubted that it even existed, but Gina and Mason were living proof that it did.
    As they reached the top of the steps the front door flew open and Shane appeared. “You made it!”
    Mason laughed. “Of course we did. We’re not even late.”
    Shane rolled his eyes. “I didn’t mean you, asshole. I mean my new best friend, Corinne.” He took hold of her arm and led her inside.
    “Hey everybody, Corinne’s here!” he called as he led her into the kitchen.
    She already knew Shane well enough to know that this was just his way. He was full of life, and energy—and loud!
    Cassidy caught her eye and laughed. “I’m sorry. You’ll have to excuse the asshole I call my fiancé.”
    Shane grinned. “Ignore her. She’s mean to me. Mean I tell you.”
    Summer laughed. “Don’t buy it for a minute, Corinne. No one is ever mean to Shane. He just likes to go for the sympathy vote every chance he gets.”
    Carter gave her a shy smile, and nodded. “It’s true. Can I get you a drink?”
    She nodded. Wondering what might be on offer.
    “I already poured you one.”
    Beau! He’d made it then. Part of her had been hoping he wouldn’t, but she couldn’t deny that part of her had been hoping he would.

Chapter Six
     
    Corinne had to catch her breath at the sight of him standing there. Wow! She’d seen him in a suit in the wine store, in riding gear—complete with cowboy hat—at the ranch on the weekend, and now here he was rocking the casual GQ look. He was gorgeous! She tried to recover her composure when she realized that everyone was watching.
    Beau came toward her with two glasses of red wine. He held one out to her. She looked down at it then up into deep brown eyes. She ran her tongue over her lips, not sure she’d be able to speak, her mouth had gone so dry. She didn’t miss the