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We rode for a bit in silence before Daddy started talking about howto love UT

"There are so many places to eat in Austin that it is unreal"

I giggled and looked at him "Places to eat, Dad? That’s what you want to talk about?"

He winked atnervous?"

I sed hard "Yes I’ry"

He quickly looked back at ave hi to miss hiave me a weak smile in return "I know you will, Alex You just have to trust me I knoill be hard to be away froether, it ork out"

I shook , I closedThe hot sun felt so good on my face

I love it here

My father’s voice pulledyou’ve known your whole life is Mason, this ranch, and your friends Have you ever wondered what else could be out there?"

"No! Why is it so hard for you to accept that I want this life, Daddy? You don’t question Colt when he says he wants to take over the ranch someday"

My father looked away "Colt is different"

My mouth dropped open "Ho are his wants any different than mine?"

"Alex, I want the world for you I want you to experience life outside of Mason, outside of Will"

I sucked in a breath of air "You want me to meet someone else? Daddy, I love Will, and I’ll always love Will"

"Okay Well then, why are you so angry, Alex?"

I went to say so back, but I stopped