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“Go dancing with me”

She hesitated “Are you sure?”

“Yes,” he said with conviction in his tone “Look, Sky, there’s nothing I can do for the horse This ball’s in Caleb’s court now, because I don’t possess the skills he does If I hang around, all I’ll do is create more tension”

She could tell by his edgy tone that he felt powerless in this situation She hugged hi about him helps, Sam”

He held her tight for a minute or so, then told her, “I know you understand how I feel”

“I do”

Sam released her and escorted her to the truck He helped her into the cab

When he slipped into the driver’s seat, she said, “Maybe ood neill cheer you up a little”

He slid a glance her way “Just seeing your pretty face cheers me up”

She leaned over and kissed hiotten a single call froes nearly a half-dozen times a day for n, don’t you think? He’s either found a way to pay off the debt, or he’s given up onover the cash”

Sam nodded “That does make me feel better” He started the truck and they headed off the property “But don’t let your guard down, darlin’ Not for a while, anyway”

“I know Though…it is a nice change of pace to not repeatedly see his number on my cell phone Kind of a relief, actually”

Sam reached over and squeezed her hand “Let’s hope he’s moved on If not, then I want you to consider a different option”

“Going to the sheriff”

He didn’t say anything Sky stared out the windshield, silently praying she wouldn’t have to resort to that extreme Or any other one