Page 13 of A Cowboy's Heart

Groaning, he looked at her lips. “Do you have anyone in mind?”

Willa’s grin was wicked. “Of course, I do.”

She walked to the edge of the pool and dove in.

Shit! Son of a bitch!Fuck!Devin had to get the hell out of here fast or embarrass himself. Damn her. She knew he’d have to run like he was on fire and he was, damn it. He had to get home and take a cold,verycold, shower. It was that or he’d take her right here. Right now.

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When Willa came up from her dive into the cool water of the pool, she didn’t see Devin anywhere. Exhaling as she glanced around, shewas happy to see he was gone. She’d had to jump into the pool or attack the man where he stood. Dipping her head back to get her wet hair from her face, she moved through the water and walked up the cement steps to her lounge chair then sat down.

“That man is so hot,” a woman beside her said.

She glanced over as she dried off with a towel and smiled, but didn’t say anything.

“You should go for it. I wouldn’t care if I was older or not. If I was your age and he acted that way with me, I’d have him between the sheets in no time.”

If I was your age?

She bit the inside of her cheek to keep from blasting the woman. Instead, she forced a smile and sat on the lounge chair. “Idon’t just hop into bed with anyone.”

Reaching for her suntan lotion, she slathered it on since she burned easily being so fair skinned and she hoped the woman got the point.

“Are you participating in any of the activities or just lazing around the pool?”

Willa inwardly sighed and leaned her head back. Apparently the woman had missed it, and she didn’t feel like having a conversation with her. Especially since she wassomuch older than everyone. But she wasn’t a rude person.

“I’m here with Rocky Fontaine. I’m his personal assistant.”

“Wow. I haven’t seen him yet. I think he’s hot, though not as hot as either of the Callahan men. I like the tall, dark, and handsome type.” Thewoman smiled at her. “I’m Judy, by the way.”

“Willa. Rocky is very handsome and a great guy.”

“Are you and he… you know?”

Willa raised her head and looked at her. “Dear God, no. We’re friends. We have been for years.”

“Good job to have though, huh? Following a hot Hollywood actor around.”

If she only knew, Willa thought. It just astounded her how many people thought it was an easy job. It was far from it. She had to get his schedule set up for appearances, take care of finances, check in with Christopher regularly, and do Rocky’s bidding. He used to call her at ungodly hours of the morning just to tell her to get him a coffee, but she put the brakes on that real quick.

Smiling, she remembered the fights they would have in the beginning. When she’d told him she wasn’t his maid, it all came to a head and she almost walked out. Then Rocky apologized, and they became friends. The only time they even thought of it going any further had been after a party. He’d kissed her but when it was over, they both knew it would lead nowhere and the friendship started. Now, she could say anything to him and not worry about him firing her. He respected her decisions and always asked for her advice. In fact, she knew if she had pressured him a little more about not coming here, she knew he wouldn’t have. Once she realized how badly he wanted to do this, she had agreed. He could be such a child at times. She’d even recently considered quitting, but shehad no idea what else she would do. She practically fell into the job with him, and she couldn’t imagine not doing some kind of public relations work.

“It can be a pain sometimes, but I love it.”

“Well, if it brings you to places like this, I’d be all for it. Especially with all the hot cowboys here.”

Willa smiled but didn’t reply. Sure, she went on many trips with Rocky but it had driven her husband into the arms of another woman. Ayoungerwoman.

Mentally shaking her head, she wondered how much longer she’d be with Rocky. It was getting to the point where she wanted someone special in her life. Not a spoiled man who sometimes acted like a child if he didn’t get his way. She loved him like a brother, but some would say they’d rather deal with friends than relatives. He was a good man, but he could throw temper tantrums better than any two-year-old could.

Closing her eyes, she leaned her head back, and Devin Callahan flashed through her mind. He definitely fit in the tall, dark, and handsome category. None of the men in Hollywood could hold a candle to that rugged, sexy cowboy. Damn man. She should just go for it. Have sex with him and get over it.

She snorted.

“Are you all right?” Judy asked her.

“I’m fine. Just thinking about some… things.”

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