Surrendering to the Stag (BBW Shifter Mail Order Bride Romance) (Mail-Order Mates Book 6) Read Online Free

went next. He took longer to get the post on, but he did well enough.
    “Okay, now you two are going to finish up while I supervise,” Clint said. He got another hammer from his toolbox so both boys could work at the same time.
    “I see what you did there,” Hank said. “You’re going to sit back and make us do all the work. Very clever, Mr. Preacher.”
    Clint laughed. “You’re on to me. Darn. Now get to work.”
     
    ***
     
    Rachel watched from her window as Clint worked with the volunteers next door. Things had been frosty between them, but she hadn’t had a lot of time to worry about it. Things were hectic at work. She’d actually gotten an email from Olivia Grey about getting matched but hadn’t been able to talk with her. The new girl had quit over the weekend, and no one was more surprised than Rachel. She’d thought the girl was really catching on and doing great.
    She and Mark had talked the girl into coming back and things were finally getting back to normal. It had worked out for the best, really. It had given Rachel something to distract her while she was feeling guilty about turning down Clint. As soon as that problem went away, she could focus on getting matched. It was very exciting. She had thought it would take her much longer to find the right someone with the company. It had only taken a few hours to hear back.
    The phone rang while she was watching Clint’s crew start painting Miss Perkins’ fence. It was going to look great when it was finished. It was such a great thing Clint was doing for the town.
    “Hello?”
    “Rachel?”
    “Yes, this is she.”
    “Wonderful! This is Olivia Grey with Lovely and Kind Brides.”
    “I know who you are. We met at Gwen and Dom’s wedding.” Rachel had also seen the beautiful blonde at the countless other weddings she’d arranged in town.
    “Oh, so nice of you to remember me. We only met for a moment, so I wasn’t sure if you would.”
    “I very much do. If I read your email correctly, you have a match for me?”
    “I do!” Olivia sounded very sure of herself and proud. “This one is a very pleasant surprise and I wanted to speak to you instead of writing. I saw you talking to this man at Dom and Gwen’s wedding and it seemed like you were getting along smashingly.”
    Rachel sat down as she started to feel light-headed. She knew what Olivia was going to say, but couldn’t believe it. “Oh?”
    “Yes, his name is Clint Preacher.”
    She tightened her grip on her phone. She had to lick her lips; her mouth was suddenly dry. “That has to be a mistake. He and I aren’t compatible. I don’t want kids.”
    “You don’t?” Olivia sounded confused. “I’m looking at your file right now. It says you do want children.”
    “I do, but… I mean… I want… Clint and I can’t be matched.”
    “I know it can be difficult to see someone you’ve known for so long as a life partner,” Olivia said patiently. “Maybe you should try going out on a few dates with him. He’s a very good man and I think you may find that you two have some real chemistry.”
    “I don’t think so. I’ve known him for almost my entire life. I think I’d know if we were compatible.”
    “I saw you two at the wedding. You have something. It’s very obvious. I think you’re too close to the situation, Rachel. Try one date. Just one, and if it’s awful you can tell me to go find you a new match.”
    “I’ll think about it. I’ve got to go now.”
    Rachel hung up and started into space for a while. Then she stood up and went to the window once more after the sun had set. Clint was cleaning up his supplies and talking with Miss Perkins. All the rest of the volunteers had already left. Rachel’s heart hammered in her chest as she watched Clint.
    She picked up her phone once more and called Gwen.
    “Hey, how’s it going?”
    “Hey, Gwen.” Rachel took a pause to steady herself. Tears were forming in her eyes and she didn’t want to upset the very pregnant