Takin' the Reins (The Sterling Brothers #2)

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Authors: Jenika Snow
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    The sound of Jace’s truck pulling into the driveway had her heart speeding up. Her father was off the couch and looking out the window faster than she could even comprehend. Lexi exhaled, knowing that although Jace was here to help¸ nothing more, her father would put on the concerned parent act.
    “Dad, please don’t embarrass me,” she said, but was searching for her purse. She faced her father again, only then realizing he’d already opened the door. Great, this should be interesting.
    ****
    Jace noticed the massive man standing in the doorway as soon as he climbed out of the driver’s side. The man, who he knew was Lexi’s father, looked ready to beat ass. Lexi was biracial, and although he’d heard rumors back in the day that Braxton and his wife had moved to Granite because of the racial issues they’d faced in their previous town, they never faced that here. Granite was accepting of everyone, no matter their race, background, or financial standing. It didn’t matter who the person was, or who they loved, as long as they were decent and were genuine with everyone around them. Braxton and his wife were that way.
    Jace made his way up to the front door. “Sir,” Jace said and nodded, but the stern look on Braxton’s face made Jace feel like he was a teenager again bringing his date home late. Braxton eyed him up and down, and although Jace assumed fathers did this kind of thing, Jace didn’t particularly care to be examined like he was about to defile Lexi.
    Even if I want to.
    “So, you’re the one that rammed into my baby girl’s car?” Braxton said, and crossed his arms over his chest.
    “Yes, sir. But I’m getting it taken care of.”
    “Hmm,” Braxton said.
    “Daddy, please,” Lexi said, coming up to stand beside her father. She gave Jace a sympathetic look. “Okay, I have to get going,” Lexi said, clearly trying to cut this encounter short. “Thanks for the casseroles, and tell Mom I said the same.” Braxton gave her a kiss on the top of the head, but he kept his focus on Jace, his eyes narrowed.
    “Be careful driving my baby girl to work,” Braxton said, the threat clear.
    “God, Dad,” Lexi said, sounding embarrassed but also exaggerated. “Come on, Jace.” She shut the door, and they walked to his truck. Braxton was already in his truck and driving away before Jace even cranked the engine.
    “I am so sorry about that,” Lexi said, turned in her seat so she could look at him. “My dad has always been that way about guys in my life.” She glanced away, looking embarrassed. “I—I mean, not that you’re in my life, but just that … well, God,” she said on a breath.
    He started chuckling. “No worries, and I know what you mean.” Although, if he were being honest with himself he liked the idea of being in her life, and not just because he’d screwed up her car. She’d been on his mind for longer than he cared to admit, and the seeming obsession he had for her was only growing by the day. “And dads are like that. I’d be worried if he wasn’t concerned who was spending time with you, especially of the male population.” Her glanced over at her, and smiled. Jace wondered what she thought about, and this male side of him, the alpha part, hoped she was feeling flustered because of him and what she felt.
    He knew a woman’s body like an artist knew their paintbrush and canvas, but that didn’t mean he knew what in the hell a woman was thinking or feeling. But with Lexi he could look on her face and see she felt something for him, even if it was just lust.
    “I hate to ask, but if you’re going to be in town for a while after I get off work, can you take me to the store? I have like no food in my house, and eating takeout, especially with the limited places in town, is kind of getting old.”
    “Of course.”
    “And, if you’re up to it, maybe I can make you dinner?” Her voice sounded tense, and she seemed a little nervous.
    “You want to cook for

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