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"He disappeared before I had a chance to explain"

Faith s squeeze "He'll return Re Faith into his arms After he kissed her forehead he whispered, "Tiainst his chest as she relaxed

Megan shed a tear at the romance "My cousin will forever aan said as they followed behind

"All thatswept away by a man Please"

"One day, Jason, you'll understand For now, stay Jason"

He gave her a strange look, shrugged, and then ran ahead Despite the rain, Megan's thoughts kept her pace slow "I have to explain to Colby that his brother has no part in my life Colby is the man I want Whether Faith's perception is accurate or not, it doesn't matter I like Colby and want to explore a relationship with hian sat outside listening to the rain Her troubled spirit quieted, though she sensed the peace was temporary

"Hear you've been busy this suainst the post, his ankles crossed "Tell , tenderfoot, why do you do so much for these kids and the people at the ranch?"

"It's called being a friend Wait," she said, tapping her head "I forgot You don't understand that term Why don't you leave?"

"I would, but I have a job" The saze bored deep inside her, reminded her of a burr stuck underneath a saddle It caused constant irritation to the horse Clay was her burr

"I forgot," she said

"You'll like havingfor you I'an pushed Clay and then ran to the cabin, his sinister laugh echoing throughout the ranch Shivers raced through her body as she realized his presence would cause further heartbreak and confusion That voice leaves et back to who I was beco at the house for nored it, knowing Clay stood on the other side "Megan, it's me, Brett We need to talk"