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“That’s nice to know,” she said, pleased by the frank tenderness in his casual re, “At least I think it is”

“It is” Wade reached out a hand and brushed her cheek with the back of his knuckles The brief touch wasn’t that intimate, but it seared her Cat sensed he are of her reaction to it “Was that over the line for such a public place?”

“Not really,” she said, lifting her head to a proud tilt

“Sorry” He looked into her eyes as if he was gauging her mood

Cat willed her racing pulse to slon “Don’t be I truly didn’t mind”

The drinks and nachos were co their way on the tray that Marsha held in one hand as she wove between the tables “Here ya go” She set down coasters printed with four-leaf clovers and positioned the beer and soda on the in two straws, added the rest of their order and left in a hurry A few more customers had arrived

Cat re sip of icy, refreshing Coke, looking up at Wade, as turning the nacho plate around to study the cheese-drenched chips “Yes indeed They look good and greasy Dibs on the big ones,” he said “I h”

Cat laughed “How do you stay in such good shape?”

“I run Play tennis Ski Basically, if it involves , I’m your man”

“I’lad to hear it”

“And you?”

Cat picked up a nacho and nibbled on the corner “Living on a ranch auto active I ride a lot Swi”

He nodded to the dancers, ere stepping to a lively tune “How about that?”

“Sure Uh—so”

He caught the wistful note in her voice and asked gently, “How long has it been since you did?”