Chapter 17: Lily

He shifted in his seat a bit, clearing his throat as he did. “I’m, uh, going to take Cleo to, uh, Montana, I think.”

She couldn’t keep the smile back any longer. “Oh? And what will she be doing in Montana? Or should I say who?”

Jack grinned and Lily loved the way it made his eyes perk up with the excitement he was feeling. “I’m thinking she might get caught up in some mysterious cowhand drama and enjoy a night or two tagging along on the range.” He gave her a wink as he said the last part.

She nodded her head. “Nice. Very nice. Some romance under the stars would be pretty hot, especially with a beefy, sweaty cowboy.”

“That’s the plan.” He took a sip of his bourbon, wiping the moisture from his lips with the back of his hand when he was done. “I actually have a trip planned in a couple of months to travel out there for some research. Hopefully, it doesn’t turn out like the movie City Slickers.”