Page 37 of Wild Love

"What are you going to do?" Xander asked her.

"I don't know. I don't want to say I'm done with the theater because I love it. Maybe there's another way, where I could stay in one spot and not travel. But that's not really a thing. Not if I want to perform in a variety of different shows."

That was the first I'd heard Scarlett even mention notwanting to travel. She acted like it was an urge she got. Like it was a compulsion. I wondered if it was finally getting old for her.

Xander nudged her shoulder. "We like having you home."

A growl threatened to erupt, but I pushed it down. I didn't have a claim to Scarlett.

A soft smile spread over her face. "It is nice to be in one place and not working."

"Everyone needs a break now and then," I said.

"When do you take a break?" Scarlett asked me, the challenge in her eyes clear.

I shifted in my seat. "I take breaks to hang out with friends and family. Go mountain biking."

"When was the last time you went on a vacation?" Oliver asked as he sat down next to me.

I stretched my legs out in front of me. "You know I can't go anywhere while we're in the middle of an expansion."

"You can trust us to handle it while you're gone," Xander said, and I couldn't help but laugh at his suggestion.

At his hurt expression, I reminded him, "You've said you only wanted to handle the lessons."

Xander's jaw tightened. "I could do more."

I narrowed my gaze on him. Did Xander want more responsibilities around the resort? He'd always been content to do as little as possible.

"You've got me too," Oliver offered.

I could trust Oliver. It was just that he didn't like to spend money. So if something came up, he'd go for the cheaper option or cut it out altogether. The only way I could control the outcome was to be personally involved in every aspect of the project.

I waved a hand at them. "I'm fine. I don't need a break."

Oliver just raised his brow.

"Where would I go? We already live in a tourist spot."

"Maybe somewhere with beaches and sun," Scarlett said, and I wondered if she wanted to go to a beach.

"Have you ever been to the beach?" I asked, curious to know more about her life on the road.

"I drove to one when we were performing in North Carolina. After that, I always made a point to visit the beach when we were close to one. I love it."

That led into a heated conversation about snow versus the beach. My brothers preferred Colorado, but the women seemed to prefer the beach.

It was a nice night. Maybe it would be nice to have more breaks. I didn't have to be at the lodge every minute of the day.

A few minutes later, Chance arrived in his uniform.

I stood to greet him.

Oliver grabbed him a beer, but Chance waved him off. "I can't drink in uniform."

Chance sat next to me. "How are the cabins coming?"

I focused on business. "We have a couple foundations started, one framed."

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