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He’d said the saress, right?

Chapter Six

Sam invited Sky to take a walk down by the lake after they’d cleared the dishes The conversation had been stilted at the dinner table, with thesullen because of the new horse

Sky agreed to go with him, but she didn’t see the shoreline, Saainst the rocks and the littery rays over the placid surface

When his cottage caestured toward it and asked, “Is that yours?”

He nodded “Want a tour?”

“Sure”

He showed her the grounds, then escorted her inside He’d worked with an architect to draft an open and spacious floor plan, with the focal point being the floor-to-ceiling, wood-encased s and doors that showcased the lake

Sky stood in the living roolass panes, and said, “This is so beautiful With a view like this, I’m not sure I’d ever want to leave the house”

He grinned “Caleb is some visionary, I’ll tell you that much He saw all the potential this property offered and moved heaven and Earth to acquire it”

“I respect the fact that you two are so close Supportive, not competitive”

“Well, when you ether Beer?”

“Please”

Sam popped the top off two bottles and carried the out at the lake He caught her gaze in the reflection froht We don’t have to do anything You’d be safe here”

She turned to face him and accepted the beer She took a couple sips, then told hi back to Luckenbach And I already know I’d be safe here You don’t have to reassure me”