Second Chance - Tanner & Shannon: A New Beginnings Romance (New Beginnings series Book 2)

Emmy. How might I support him get her again? I shifted into resolution mode as i assumed approximately how i may almost certainly get that dossier from Parker’s workplace. My brain raced as I thought of all the ways in which i may sneak in with out getting stuck. If i'll simply get that dossier, probably Tanner may have an opportunity at getting his daughter again. I drove up the gravel driveway slowly the house that have been ravaged by way of the twister. A blue tarp lined the roof and service males have been already there engaged on it. I parked and took my handbag and additional outfits from the SUV, making my method down the walkway to the visitor condominium. i'll see Tanner’s truck nonetheless parked the place it was once the evening earlier than. prior to i may knock, the door swung open. Tanner used to be status there with out blouse. His muscular construct used to be something to behold. Chiseled biceps, six pack abs and a luscious tan from operating outside. “Shannon! ” he yelled, instantly sweeping me into his hands and hugging me tightly. He buried his head into my neck and kissed me sweetly. i may think his heartbeat quickening and his breath catching. “Are you ok? ” he requested as he pulled again from me and placed a hand on every one of my cheeks. He used to be evidently involved. “I am so sorry I driven you too some distance. I obtained carried away,” he apologized. “No, no, no… You didn’t do something wrong…” i began to assert as he took my hand and pulled me contained in the visitor condo, shutting the door at the back of us. We sat down at the couch and that i held certainly one of his fingers. “Tanner, i'm so sorry in the event you have been anxious approximately me,” I stated. “Worried approximately you? i used to be frantic. Do you understand I had no solution to comprehend the place you went? in the event you made it there ok within the heavy rain? if you happen to have been ever coming again? ” he requested. For a second, i used to be awestruck. here's a guy who cared if i used to be riding thoroughly within the rain. I had by no means skilled that earlier than. I cocked my head and checked out him. “What? Why are you taking a look at me that manner? ” Tanner requested with a quirk of a grin. “Because no guy has ever frightened approximately my security… my health… It’s nice,” I whispered. “If you'll allow me, i'm going to fear approximately you for the remaining of…” he stopped himself. i needed to listen to the tip of the sentence, however it was once seen he used to be attempting to keep away from scaring me another time. “Can I ask a desire of you? ” I replaced the topic. “Sure, whatever. ” “Will you are taking me to determine the horses? ” “I concept you have been too afraid,” Tanner acknowledged. “I am. however it is time to begin dealing with my fears. i have to take again my power,” I stated smiling. I had renewed power to create a brand new, larger lifestyles for myself. “Well, then, pass over brave, let’s go,” Tanner stated pointing towards front door. He smelled so sturdy as I moved previous him. His cologne lingered within the air, and that i closed my eyes to take it in. We walked a brief distance to the large purple horse barn. there have been horses there, one white and one brown. They have been appealing animals, yet I had harbored an apprehension of horses due to the fact i used to be small. “So, why are you so frightened of horses besides, Shannon? ” Tanner requested as he walked a number of ft forward to stroke the face of the brown horse.