Page 60 of A Cowboy's Heart

“You told me once when I told you I was older than you that numbers mean nothing to you.”

“They don’t. The only thing that means anything to me is you. The woman I love. But what does that have to do with the dollhouse?”

“Minnie told me when I first looked at it that she knew I really loved it because I didn’t ask how much it cost or look at the price tag because numbers didn’t mean anything to me. And I knew then she was right. They don’t. I was just scared.”

“Then tell me why the hell you left me,” he growled.

“Because you were angry with me—” She ended on a squeal when he pulled her up against him and took her lips in a deep kiss.

“All you had to do was tell me you wanted to stay, and all would have been forgiven. I love you, Willa. Come home. To Bur Oak. To me.”

“Yes!” She hugged him tighter.

“The furniture for the dollhouse is at the ranch. The only piece I brought with me was this little steamer trunk.” He pulled a small chest out of his pocket.

Willa took it from him and ran her fingertip over it. “It’s so beautiful.”

“Open it,” Devin whispered.

When she did, she let out a gasp at seeing the diamond solitaire sitting inside winking at her.

“You’re going to marry me, is that understood?”

Grinning, she saluted him. “Yes sir. Only, I don’t need a big wedding. Let’s just have a quick wedding. You know, since I’msoold we don’t want to waste any time.”

“God, woman. I swear I’m going to put you over my knee.”

“Ooh, Callahan. You into that?”

“Not really. Are you?”

Willa laughed. “No.”

“What about Rocky?”

“I don’t know if he’s into that either.” She laughed when Devin narrowed his eyes at her. “I quit working for him the day we returned home. I told him I just wasn’t into it anymore. I’msurprised he didn’t tell you.”

“I have a feeling he didn’t on purpose.”

“Probably. I’m glad you two are remaining friends.”

“I’m waiting to hear something from you, Foster.” His eyes narrowed.

Frowning, she pursed her lips. “Something from me?”

“Willa,” he said through clenched teeth making her laugh but then she got serious.

“I love you, Devin Callahan, more than I thought it possible to love anyone.”

“Damn time, sweetheart. Now, where’s the bedroom?”

Picking her up, he carried her in the direction she pointed.

Epilogue

Willa stood in the vestibule of the small church with Rocky beside her. She couldn’t keep the smile off her face. Devin had taken her at her word that she wanted a quick wedding and had everything done in a week. Jaxon was his best man, and Lucy was her matron of honor.

“Are you nervous?” Rocky asked her.

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