Page 14 of The Rancher's Addiction

He tore his mouth from her, stared down at her with intent, and made a feral growl in his throat.

She blinked up at him when he lifted his head and inhaled raggedly.What had just happened?She licked her lips nervously and squeaked when his head dipped again.

A minute later, he tore his mouth from her, with his gaze frozen on her, and made a savage rumble in his throat.

He turned and walked out of her house without another word.She watched him drive away with dazed fascination.She’d never been kissed like that in her life, and she found she wanted more, which scared the hell out of her.The man didn’t even like her, so why did he kiss her?

She pressed her fingertips to her lips.But he kissed me, she thought.Maybe he really did like her, and he just hated that he did.Hell, she’d probably not find out the truth.The man was beyond bizarre.

She closed the door and walked back to the bathroom to finish the floor.

The rest of the day was spent grouting the floor and then cleaning her house.The problem was she couldn’t get Mac out of her head.And she really didn’t want him there.

She decided that time was the only thing that would push him out of her brain.Until then, she’d work.

Chapter Six

Jenny rolled over andpicked up her phone.“This is Dr.Newman.”

“Hello, Doc, this is Gary from M & M ranch.I’m sorry to bother you, but we have a situation here.”

“It’s no problem, Gary, but does Mac know you’re calling me?”

“No, ma'am.He’s out of town, and since I’m the manager, I’m making a decision.One of the mares is having a problem birthing.I think it’s a breech.”

“I’m on my way.”

“Good.Thank you.”

Jenny rolled out of bed, threw on the first clothes she found, and rushed out the door.She drove as fast as she could, knowing every second counted.She screeched to a halt outside the barn, where a man stood waving his arms.

“What do you know?”she asked the moment she grabbed her bag and raced after the man.

“Gary will tell you, ma'am.”

Jenny got to a large stall and saw the mare was in apparent distress.

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