Page 3 (1/2)

“I’ll grab so later But thanks for the offer”

“Tihtly freckled nose “I hope we can talk sorow up, I want to see the whole world—just like you”

“I’ you want to talk about, we’d better make it soon”

“I’ll do ht now Bernice needs h the crowd Beau’s gaze followed the path of her bobbing ponytail A sed the corners of his ate

At least Will and Tori had done soht

Tori’s hand cralass of iced tea Her black stiletto puhtness at the back of her neck signaled an oncoressainst a leather settee, wouldn’t get out of her face

Keep skunks and politicians at a distance Bull’s words cae to shove the man away

“How can I convince you, Tori?” The congress“A wo wasted in a backwater town like Blanco Springs As a ton staff, your salary would be that you’rehere And the connections—o”

Does that include your bed, you lecherous old goat?

Tori scanned the roo near the massive stone fireplace, his broad-shouldered frame and dark brown hair a beacon in the crowd But his back was turned toward her And Will Tyler was the last man she would ask to ride to her rescue

“Say the word and I’ll make it happen—full benefits, your on house, the works” Prescott gave her arm a proprietary squeeze “It’ll be the best decision you ever made”

Freezing at his touch, Tori shook her head “I have a daughter, and she’s happy here I’m not about to haul her across the country, away from her father and this ranch Sorry, Garn, but my answer is no”

“Dinner, then, at least Give me one more chance to convince you”

Tori’s patience had reached the fracture point, but she didn’t want tofor a civil response when she felt a light touch at her elboiveling her gaze, she looked up into Beau’s mischievous hazel eyes Her lips moved in a silent thank you

“Congress was friendly but firently needed elsewhere”