Charming Hannah (Big Sky #1)(68)

“Because there are homes all around the lake, but not necessarily roads that access it all. The city is currently working on approving a road that would completely circle the lake, but we don’t have that at this time. So, to make it more cost effective to feed power to all of the houses, they ran the lines through the lake, under the bottom of it where it’s the most shallow, at the most narrow points.”

“I see.” I nod, looking out at the lake before us. The sun is just beginning to set, casting the mountains in pink. It’s breathtaking. “And you believe that it’s totally fixed, without any chance of it happening again?”

“I do believe that,” he says, squeezing my hand. “Not only did they fix the problem, they spent weeks surveying every foot of the lines, making sure they’re secure and safe. Hannah, I wouldn’t let my townspeople near anything that could harm or kill them.”

“I know that,” I reply. “Remember, this isn’t rational.”

“It’s okay.” Most of the beach is deserted, except for a family walking their dog about two hundred yards away. The little girl has taken her shoes off and dips her feet in the water, giggling at how cold it is.

“A toddler can do it,” I murmur and then look back out at the water again. “Will you put your feet in with me?”

“So if we die, at least we die together?”

“Not funny.” But then I laugh, unable to help myself. “Okay, it’s funny. Yes. If one of us dies, we both die.”

“I can do that.” I slip out of my flip flops and he takes his shoes and socks off and looks at me. “Are you ready?”

“Hell no.”

“We don’t have to do this.”

“Yes, we do.” I purse my lips and dip my big toe in, then pull back fast. “Not even a zap.”

“All right, the whole foot now. Let’s do this.”

I nod, and we both sink one foot into the water. It’s cold and feels good on my skin, between my toes.

And I didn’t die.

I sigh, feeling like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I sink the other foot in with it and let them dangle, swishing around.

“I’m still here.”

“Thank goodness,” he says, still holding my hand. I don’t feel foolish, I feel powerful. “I’m so proud of you.”

I look up to find his green eyes happy, full of pride, and sexy as hell, just as they always are.

“You know what? Me too. Let’s go home.”





About the Author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Proby is the author of the popular With Me in Seattle series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong characters who love humor and have a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type?fiercely protective and a bit bossy?and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen spends her days with her muse in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, and sunshine. And naps. Visit her at KristenProby.com.

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Other Books by Kristen Proby





The Big Sky Series


Charming Hannah


Kissing Jenna - Coming Soon


Waiting for Willa - Coming Soon





The Fusion Series


Listen To Me


Close To You


Blush For Me


The Beauty of Us


Savor You - Coming Soon


The Boudreaux Series


Easy Love


Easy Charm


Easy Melody


Easy Kisses


Easy Magic


Easy Fortune


Easy Nights


The With Me In Seattle Series


Come Away With Me


Under the Mistletoe With Me


Fight With Me


Play With Me


Rock With Me


Safe With Me


Tied With Me


Breathe With Me


Forever With Me


The Love Under the Big Sky Series


Loving Cara


Seducing Lauren


Falling For Jillian


Saving Grace


From 1001 Dark Nights


Easy With You


Easy For Keeps


No Reservations


Tempting Brooke - Coming Soon


The Romancing Manhattan Series


All the Way - Coming Soon





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Prologue


SPRING


Josh


THE CELL PHONE on my belt vibrates against my hip, and I pull it from its holster, register my dad’s name on the caller ID, and answer.

“What’s up, Dad?”

“Where are you, Josh?” His voice is hard but calm, and all the hairs on my body immediately stand on end.

“I’m checking fence on the far-west pasture, about fifteen minutes from the house.”

“We need you here, Son.”