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of high society—obviously so Sam had conquered when it ca the more basics elements of life—and love

“Don’t leave the inn,” he said in a quiet voice “Sing here Visit your family Do whatever you want, darlin’, but stay on at the ranch Stay with me”

She stared deep into his eyes and that ray of light and hope that always speared her when she ith hiripped her once more

“I don’t care how long it takes you to heal,” he said “I just want to help you I want to be with you, Sky Always”

Her heart swelled Tears prickled her eyes “Sa to him

He embraced her and whispered in her ear, “I was hooked on you the second I saw you That first time you came to the ranch I love you, Sky Let me take you home”

She blinked, a few drops rolling down her cheeks “To the cottage?”

“Mine, not the one on Jack’s property”

She nodded “Yeah That one”

His head dipped and he kissed her Softly Sweetly

Sky was instantly whisked away in the flood of emotions and sensations he evoked Sheshe could possibly fathom and wanted him more than she wanted her next breath

Tearing her mouth from his, she said, “Now, Sam Take me home now”

He unraveled froan in the crowd and said, “Look after ht, since y’all are still staying there” She handed over the keys “Oh,” she added “Maht want to look ’eot a date with this studly cowboy” She winked

Morgan gave her a quick hug and whispered, “Does he have a brother?”

“Already engaged, but I’ll keep my eyes open for you”