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Her eyes soften, as does her ht words to say

Dipping et close to her face so I caninside you”

Nora groans, her eyes fluttering closed Bringing a hand to the back of her head, I press my lips to her brow just briefly before I promise her, “But we’reit later Just so you know”

Another groan from Nora, and she presses in close tojust her scent alone consume me

Maybe a horse ride is a stupid idea

“Co o saddle up”

I keepup and s at this point

She leads me over to the barn, and the happy nickers that soive as they poke their heads from their stalls are all reserved for Nora Those animals love her with an unshakable bond

I start to reach out to touch the nose of a dappled gray horse that’s especially friendly when Nora drops ?”

For aon one knee by a wooden box used to hold equiping low, his traderound

Nora rushes to his side, and I hustle over there as well Raul’s head hangs heavy, but his eyes lift to ruff “I’m fine Just a little dizzy is all Too hot, I think”

The , but it’s not overly hot in here

Nora goes to her knees, putting her face near his “Raul… you’re scaring me”

He gives an annoyed wave of his hand, dis her concerns “I’m fine Just a little hot is all”

“And dizzy,” she says, repeating his oords “Are you feeling anything else? Pain? Chest pressure?”

Glad she’s asking those questions It’s what I’d be concerned about

With a grunting effort and another head shake, Raul pushes up to a standing position Nora tries to help his her off “I’m fine Just needed a little break”

Nora meets my eyes, and I can tell that doesn’t assure her at all She also appears a bit sty her off in a pretty fir hih