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“What did they do?”

“There are two cots set up for you and Jaris”

“Seriously?” Chance chuckled “I’ht everyone in town knew our business It is the Destiny way I guess I rong Amber and Belle aren’t quite sure what our situation is after all”

Kaylyn stopped laughing “And who is sure of our situation? Not me, and definitely not you”

Damn it, I sure put my foot in my mouth on that one

He heard her sit down on the bed “Everything is going to hell because of me”

“Honey, that’s not true” Heher in close “I agreed to try Remember? We don’t need to dive back into the discussion about you, Jaris, and ht now You’re exhausted You just need some sleep We all do”

“Sleep isn’t going to change one da things up between us and for so much more, too I’ve made mistakes, over and over, one after another When will I learn? I should’ve set upin a better place, closer to the ranch house If I had then Potter wouldn’t have shot , Blue, and Rosie would be in their kennels right now”

Like hioing to be found

She leaned her head into his shoulder “Lyle told me about Bayles

s kicking his dogs”

“Sweetheart, I only held that news fro better”

“I know You’re always so protective ofto deal with Bayless is also my fault We wouldn’t need the creep’s help if I hadn’t screwed up Jacob and Josh are s” Her voice and body were shaking, but she continued on “Worst of all, I’ve screwed up our relationship How long did you and I suffer in silence about ourabout the kiss under the mistletoe? Years What happened when you finally told me how you really felt? I told you that I was in love with Jaris I fucked up everything I know you are willing to try…for me With all my heart I want both you and Jaris I’ht? What if it won’t work out? What if you can’t…can’t…God, I will die if I lose you again”

She began sobbing in his ar her head into his chest

Her suffering was killing him