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"Where'd you find that?"

She shrugged and glanced at Bordeaux, as approaching the fire "I didn't He did"

She handed Bordeaux a plate full of flapjacks she had been keeping warm by the fire and poured solances

Pete and Royce joined the up when they saw the flapjacks Pete's eyes were twinkling as he took his plate and a cup of coffee

"I thoughtwhen I saw Bordeaux harnessing your ned on, she said none of us have to do her work We all pull our oeight around here"

Bordeaux lifted a quizzical brow "So, when is it your turn to cook?"

Pete sprayed a mouthful of coffee with his snicker He wiped his rin on Royce

"You set yourself up for that, boy"

Royce's hostile expression slowly faded into a sheepish slanced at Cassie "You do all the e do, and then cook"

"And clean up the camp," Cassie added

The men silently devoured their food and then helped her clean up the ca theotten by suppertireed to take care of ned on I don't mind, but I'd like to know my efforts are appreciated"

Pete clamped a claw-like hand on her shoulder "If you weren't appreciated, you wouldn't have made it past the first trip"

Bordeaux helped her up on her wagon seat and she smiled down at hi I wouldn't want to start trouble with the guys"

He squeezed her boot and grinned up at her "Afraid they'll find out you enjoy it?"

There was already a sizable gap between her wagon and the one in front of her She lifted her whip and expertly popped it over the back of the lead mule The on into action Bordeaux juon ht She did enjoy the special treatment and the way he stuck up for her She could wear men's clothes and crack that whip all she wanted, but she was still a woman at heart - and he knew it All of which was neither here nor there If she encouraged Bordeaux, the others would think the door was open Of course, Bordeaux wasn't part of the group He was only a guest until they reached Ashley After that she would never see hi of disappointain by all this attention?