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This I knew.

When Aunt Linda first heard about me and Soren—from a friend of a friend, becausesmall towns—she’d called immediately to ask for all the details. The Caldwell family is Suitor’s Crossing royalty, and to snag one of them romantically is akin to winning the lottery around these parts.

She couldn’t wait to share the news about herincredible niecewho landed Soren Caldwell in a flash ofheart sparks.

Kennedy and I continue chatting while the guys buy tickets for games and rides. The rest of the day is a whirlwind with the countless number of people who stop to chat with the entire family. If I had any doubts about Aunt Linda’s town royalty assessment, I know better now.

By the time Soren has me back in his cabin after dropping Sara Beth off at Kennedy’s for another sleepover, I’m exhausted. “I had fun today. Your family is amazing.” My hand lifts to cover a yawn.

“Thanks, they love you, too. I’ve never heard Griffen talk so much.” Soren shakes his head in wonder as he shrugs off his jacket.

“What can I say? I bring out the best in people.”

“You definitely bring the best out of me.” He wraps his strong arms around me and drops a kiss on my forehead. Cuddling into his warmth, I hum in pleasure. Soren’s protective embrace is my favorite place to be.

“Yeah?”

“Yeah.”

“It must be this place,” I murmur sleepily. “Suitor’s Crossing has everything I didn’t even know I was missing. It’s more than having time to actually enjoy my life. It’s the charming atmosphere, the kind people… and the hot mountain men.” My chin tips upward as my brows waggle playfully.

“Happy to be of service, firecracker.” Soren walks me back into my bedroom until we flop onto the bed. We agreed earlier that it’s been a few weeks of dating and taking things slow, and we’re both eager to spend a night in each other’s arms again.

The slow burn is officially ending,thank god.

His lips cover my face in kisses before he pulls back, a twinkle in his eyes. “Although you forgot one major thing Suitor’s Crossing has going for it.”

“What?”

“Heart sparks.”

CHAPTER TWELVE

SOREN

Diana beams at my addition to her list of town perks, then I pour every emotion I have into our kiss.Myheart spark. Months ago, I didn’t even believe in the town’s legend of love. It was a myth. A sweet story to tell tourists.

But now I’m a believer.

Because of Diana.

Watching her with my daughter and the rest of my family solidified how good she is for me. She fits right in, and Sara Beth adores her. Even Marsha liked her upon their one and only meeting.

“Heart spark,” Diana breathes, stretching her neck to give me more access to her body. I’ve been craving this alone time for weeks. Craving the freedom to taste every inch of her curves again. To feel the clasp of her tight pussy on my cock.

To claim her as my woman and more than the one-night stand we began as.

“Soren, I need you.” She arches and writhes beneath me. Needy pants accompany her fumbling fingers as they try to unbutton my jeans.

“Don’t worry, baby. I’ve got you.” Rolling off the bed, I whip my clothes off and make quick work of Diana’s, too, until we’re both naked and vibrating with sexual tension.

My fingertips caress her full tits and round belly before landing on her inner thigh and gently pushing it wider. The smell of her arousal is a fucking aphrodisiac, and I can’t help dropping to my knees and burying my face between her wet folds to inhale the delicious scent.

“Fuck, firecracker. It’s been too long since I’ve had my tongue in this cunt.”

Diana whimpers.

“That’s what you need, isn’t it? You need to cover my beard with these sticky sweet juices, so this tight pussy is ready to take my thick cock.” The tip of my tongue burrows through her curls to find her clit and circle the engorged nub.