Chapter Four
COLTON
“If that’s what you want, Red,” I mock, throwing an obvious nickname right back at her. “Though I can’t be held responsible if your beauty distracts me again.”
She snorts before taking a step out of my grasp and turns to face me. “That Southern charm won’t work on me. I’ve been warned about your charisma already.”
My brows lift. “Is that so? Enlighten me.” I wave a hand in front of me for her to continue.
“I’ve read my fair share of romance novels,” she replies.
I scrunch my nose and scoff. “That’s your credible source?”
“Well, aside from friends who have visited Texas before, Jackson warned me that the guys around here are…what’d he say?” She taps a finger on her lips. “Oh right. Cowboy Casanovas.”
I burst out laughing, but she doesn’t c***k a smile. “Seriously
