Carol Lynne [Cattle Valley 10] The Last Bouquet (pdf)

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particular arrangement.
With the stems tied with ribbon, Tyler switched off the stereo and locked up. The drive
to the cemetery wasn t long, just outside of town. He parked the car, happy to see he was the
only person there. What he had to say to Mitch was private.
Flowers in hand, he easily found Mitch s grave. He smiled at the remnants of the last
bouquet Hearn had delivered. Picking up the faded and torn ribbon, he stuffed it in his
pocket.
Tyler propped the fresh flowers against the headstone and stepped back. This is it,
Mitch. The last bouquet you ll ever get from me or Hearn. He s mine now, mine and Gracie s.
You were a fool for not holding on to what you had, but your stupidity gave me a family,
and for that I d like to say thank you.
Tears burned his eyes at the thought of living a life without the man he loved. He s
everything to me, and I make damn sure I let him know that on a daily basis.
Chuckling, he had to do a bit of bragging. You gave up on him too soon. Even you
would ve been proud of the man he s become. Although I doubt he d have had the
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confidence to take chances if he were still under your constant criticisms. Hearn s now the
Parks and Recreation Department Director. He s already started programmes that have made
a big difference.
Tyler kicked at a clump of greening grass. Well, that s about all I have to say to you.
Thanks for giving me the best lover and partner a man could ask for, and thanks for giving
Gracie the best daddy in the world.
Turning away, Tyler walked back to his car, feeling better than he had in a long time.
He d been meaning to have that little talk with Mitch for a while, but in his life, the living
took precedence.
After stopping off at the grocery store, he pulled into the drive, happy to see Rio s
pickup already parked there. He lifted the two cherry pies from the passenger seat and went
inside. He was a little surprised to see the living room empty, but heard voices coming from
Gracie s room. Damn. He wondered which one of her new uncles had woken her from her
nap.
Tyler set the dessert boxes on the kitchen island before going to investigate. The door to
Gracie s room was open enough for Tyler to peek inside without being noticed. He covered a
laugh, as he observed Rio sitting in one of the tiny chairs with a red feather boa around his
neck. Gracie was pouring pretend tea and telling her new playmate all about school.
He never thought he d see the day. Nate had been over several times for Gracie s now-
famous tea parties, but Rio had always been adamant about not joining in. Tyler didn t know
whether to tease the big guy or not. Rio looked like he was having the time of his life. He
thought about running to get his camera to capture the moment.
In the end, he decided it wouldn t be fare. Tyler walked back and quietly opened the
door before slamming it. I m home. Where is everyone?
He barely suppressed a laugh when Rio came sauntering out of the bedroom, minus the
boa. Nate, Ryan and Hearn needed to run to City Hall for a minute, so I told em I d keep an
eye on Gracie.
Oh? Is she awake? Tyler had to turn away when he noticed a red feather caught in
Rio s black curls.
Yep, just now, Rio said, acting more manly than usual.
Well, if you don t mind watching her a little longer, I ll get lunch started.
Okay. Just holler if you need me, Rio said, going back into the bedroom.
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As Tyler fixed the marinade for the steaks, he finally let out the laugh he d suppressed
for so long. Life was good.
About the Author
An avid reader for years, one day Carol Lynne decided to write her own brand of
erotic romance. Carol juggles between being a full-time mother and a full-time writer.
These days, you can usually find Carol either cleaning jelly out of the carpet or nestled
in her favourite chair writing steamy love scenes.
Email: carollynne@carollynne.info
Carol loves to hear from readers. You can find her contact information, website and
author biography at http://www.total-e-bound.com.
Also by Carol Lynne
Campus Cravings: Coach
Campus Cravings: Side-Lined
Campus Cravings: Sacking the Quarterback
Campus Cravings: Off-Season
Campus Cravings: Forbidden Freshman
Campus Cravings: Broken Pottery
Campus Cravings: Office Advances
Campus Cravings: A Biker s Vow
Campus Cravings: Hershie s Kiss
Campus Cravings: Theron s Return
Campus Cravings: Live for Today
Good Time Boys: Sonny s Salvation
Good-time Boys: Garron s Gift
Good-time Boys: Rawley s Redemption
Good-time Boys: Twin Temptations
Cattle Valley: All Play & No Work
Cattle Valley: Cattle Valley Mistletoe
Cattle Valley: Sweet Topping
Cattle Valley: Rough Ride
Cattle Valley: Physical Therapy
Cattle Valley: Out of the Shadow
Cattle Valley: Bad Boy Cowboy
Cattle Valley: The Sound of White
Cattle Valley: Gone Surfin
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