Page 161 of Cowboys & Navy SEALs

They’d have a short conversation with Addie and then leave. “Really well,” Corbin said. “Dela—Dee is a quick learner.”

Delaney smiled. “Your brother’s being very kind. I did okay on the bunny slope, but biffed it on the green circle. I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow.”

“You did great for your first run,” Corbin said, and he meant it.

Addie tucked a loose curl behind her ear. “I had intended to look for you earlier, but it has been nonstop today, people coming in droves to take advantage of the fresh powder.”

“No worries,” Corbin assured her. He slid his arm around Delaney’s waist. “We’ve been just fine.”

“I can see that,” Addie said, her eyes sparkling. She brought her hands together. “What are you doing tonight?”

“Oh, not too much,” Corbin said evasively, not wanting to have to share Delaney with anyone. “Just spending time together. Couple stuff.”

“Ah, I get it. Three’s a crowd,” Addie said.

“No, that’s not the case at all,” Delaney argued, red-faced.

“Yes, that’s exactly the case,” Corbin said firmly.

Delaney shoved him. “Hey, don’t be rude to your sister.”

“Thank you,” Addie said, jutting out her chin. “I’m glad one of you appreciates me.” She stuck her tongue out at Corbin.

“Hey, I appreciate you. I just wanna spend some time with my woman,” he teased. Delaney was shooting him warnings with her eyes, but he just laughed.

“All right. I won’t interrupt your little lovefest tonight, so long as you leave tomorrow afternoon open.”

Corbin studied his little sister wondering what plan she was concocting in her curly head. “Why’s that?”

“Because I’m taking off early and we’re going to the care center to visit Gram.”

Corbin sucked in an audible breath, dread pouring over him. “I don’t think that’ll work, sis.”Geez. Pops and Addie were tag-teaming him. Why was it so important for him to visit the stupid care center? Gram wouldn’t even know he was there.

Her hand flew to her hip, eyes narrowing. “Why not?”

“Delaney and I have other plans,” he said crisply.

Addie shook her head. “Who’s Delaney?”

He cleared his throat, his face going warm.Oops.He hadn’t meant for that to slip out. Just as he feared, his personal hang-ups were clouding his judgment. “Um, I mean Dee.”

“Oh.” Addie looked back and forth between them, suspicion forming on her face. “Is there something going on that I need to know about?”

A streak of fear shot through Corbin. He glanced at Delaney who looked like she might pass out. He forced a smile. “No, sis. It’s all good.”

“Awesome. Then I’ll meet you at the care center at three p.m. tomorrow.” She jutted out her chin, daring him to disagree. “You can come too, Dee … or Delaney.”

“It’s Dee,” Corbin corrected sharply, “and I told you, tomorrow won’t work.”

“Maybe we should go to the care center.”

He turned, surprised that Delaney had spoken.

She gave him a tender look. “We’re all about fresh starts. It’ll do you good to see your grandmother. And I’d like to meet her.”

“You would?” he gulped.

“Absolutely.”

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