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“The best kind of compliment” He brushed a brief kiss over her lips before he moved away “We should head back We don’t want GraGwen’s men to send a search party to look for you”

Nerves rapidly replaced passion Duncan stood up and gave her a hand, bringing her to her feet

“It’s getting late” Tara fidgeted with her dress, s invisible lines in an effort to act natural

Tara admired his s His broad shoulders narrowed to great hips and an even nicer ass She rolled her eyes and looked away She shouldn’t be thinking about his ass

Duncan’s horse snorted when Tara approached him She spoke calmly and stroked his cheek “He’s a beautiful ani the animal to catch the bridle “Aye, I’ve owned Durk for many years now”

“So, you live close by?” She hoped

“I wouldn’t say close”

He was being evasive Why? “Where is your hoet a direct ansas to ask a direct question

He paused “I told you I was froht your horse on vacation?”

Her heart sank in her chest Scotland Too far for any chance of a relationship But he hadn’t asked for a relationship, had he?

He said nothing

Disappointed, Tara looked up to see hier between the two of the a weekend affair, if we didn’t stop?”

Duncan hesitated Before he could answer, she held up a hand “No, please don’t lie I’d like to believe there is honor a to remove the dryness, which crept into her throat “When are you planning to go home?”

He searched her eyes, then said, “My brother and I will leave after the fair ends”

“I thought so Since you’ve been so honest tobreath and looked away “If I were into casual sex, I wouldn’t have rein for twenty-five years I’m not sure if the man I marry will be my first But, it needs toI hope you can respect that”

Tara scratched Durk’s nose to look more confident than she felt She had said siht lie in an atteet her in bed Others would say they understood, but never called again Either way, Tara was glad she didn’t sleep with any of thehts alone