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“What do you know about his history?”

“Not much The foreman told me he wasn’t raised on the ranch One of the syndicate ht the horse for his wife, but things hadn’t worked out”

“With the horse or with the wife?”

Lauren’s laugh was deep and real—a sexy laugh, not a ladylike giggle “I’m not sure But could that explain why he hates my perfume?”

“Maybe That, or he just plain doesn’t like the smell If you’re bound and determined to ride this horse—”

He broke off as a jackrabbit exploded out of the ’s hooves Storm Cloud squealed and reared

“Easy, boyThat’s it” Sky soothed the quivering horse, keeping firm control as the rabbit streaked away “As I was about to say, if you’re determined to ride this horse, I’d like to keep him here for a week or two, keep an eye on hi Beau in the office, you can come out afterward, and I’ll ith both of you”

“Is this a bribe to get ain?” Mischief danced in her copper-flecked eyes They’d be teether, there’d be no way they could keep their hands off each other for long

“Beau really does need your help,” Sky said “He thinks you’ve stayed away because of ht’s got everybody on edge”

“My staying away had nothing to do with you It’s just that I’ve been busy”

“So you’ll come back?”

“I’ve ”

“And the horse?”

“I’m with you He deserves better than to be so ive Beau soe”

“You don’t have to do that” But it would please Beau, Sky thought Given the ranch’s li would help