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“It wasn’t anything he said It was the way he looked at ave a faint but expressive shudder

“He puts thetoo far”

Tara darted another glance at Ballard “I wish you’d let hio, Ty”

“As I recall, you are the one who suggested that we take advantage of his experience and put hi a lot of the details for the auction”

“I know I did It see here now I can easily handle them for you”

The offer raised all sorts of red flags “Under the circuood idea” Ty was cool in his rejection of it

Tara ot To just about everyone on the Triple C, I’rata But not with you, I hope”

“Our neighbors are alelcome here”

The as like a shield Ty threw up to ward off any suggestion their relationship was h to set Tara’s teeth on edge

“I’lad to hear that,” she lied with ease “Just the sah, there are plenty of other people qualified to handle all the auction details Let me find one for you”

“Thanks, but the auction’s not that far away I would just as soon not change horses when I’m nearly to the other side of the stream”

Although far frorace as she could e your mind, let me know”

“It’s not likely”

“In the meantime, Ty, please don’t mention to Ballard that I complained about his behavior toWolf Meadow They will think I’ to do the opposite and ain”

“I understand,” Ty said with a nod