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She looked at the clock. “It’s only eight.”

“I’ve been up since six. I always get up early.” He grinned. “Damn, it feels good saying that.”

She laughed. “Because you remember?”

“Exactly. When I woke up, I was just happy I remembered who I was.” He shook his head. “You have no idea.”

“No, I don’t. Let me get a cup of coffee, then we can head out.”

“Will your ATV get through this snow?”

“Yes.”

“Is that what you used to get me here?” He frowned.

“No. I used a toboggan. I was afraid to try to pull you behind me on the ATV. I thought I’d just throw snow over you, and I knew I couldn’t lift you to get you on it.” She shrugged. “So, Lobo and I pulled you back on the toboggan.”

“I had to be dead weight.”

“You were, but I was determined to get you here. I couldn’t leave you out there.”

He pushed off from the counter, walked toward and stared into her eyes.

“Thank you. I mean that, Gretchen. I would have died without you and Lobo.”

She stared into his eyes. “You’re welcome,” she whispered.

As he stared at her, she watched his eyes drop to her lips, then back into her eyes. He leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. When she moaned, he wrapped his arm around her waist, and pulled her against him, then deepened the kiss.

Gretchen wrapped her arms around his neck, and pressed her body against his, then slowly pulled back from him.

“Kian…”

“I’m single, remember?”

“Are you?”

He frowned. “Do you think I’d lie about that? Let me tell you something. I have never cheated on any woman I’ve been involved with. No matter how beautiful I think you are, if I knew there was someone at home, I wouldn’t have just kissed you. I promise you that.” He grinned. “I told you I didn’t think I was involved with anyone.”

Gretchen smiled. “You think I’m beautiful?”

Kian huffed out a laugh. “Stunning.”

“Since we might be stuck here together for a while, let’s get to know each other before going any further.”

“No more kisses?”

“Well, maybe one or two,” she said with a grin.

“Thank God.” He chuckled. “How about I go out and get the ATV ready?”

“Alright. It’s in the shed. The key is in it and the gas tank is full. Just bring it close to the porch.”

“Yes, ma’am. I’ll get my coat.” He left the kitchen.

As he strode from the kitchen, she touched her lips. She loved the way he kissed, and she’d love more, but she didn’t knowanything about him, other than what he told her, but she wanted to. It had been a long time since she’d been interested in a man, and Kian Doyle was one man she definitely wanted to know.

Chapter Five

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