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I pulled Colt as close to me as I could. Our kisses were more heated, and I knew this wouldn’t be the last one. We were wrapped in each other’s arms, and my only wish was that it never had to end.
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It was hard not to sleep in after the night I had, but I knew hearing a mouthful from Walt was never worth it. I headed out to the barn after I had my cup of coffee. I loved working with the horses, and that was honestly one of my favorite parts about working here for thesummer, besides the ruggedly handsome six-foot cowboy I admire. The stalls needed to be cleaned before anything else. I didn’t want to step in manure while trying to feed and water them, so I knew the horses didn’t want to step in it either. I hadn’t seen Colt yet, so I figured he was already out in a field somewhere working.
“Daisy?” I heard a faint call of my name but couldn’t make out the voice. “Daisy?” I stepped out of the barn this time. It was Walt.
“Is there something you need me to do?”
“Actually, your dad needs a little help.”
“Oh, no! Is he okay?”
“Oh, yeah. He’s fine. He just called and said he needs a little help with the cattle today. Part of the fence needs fixing here, and Colt went to check it out. He should be back any minute. I just called him and told him to come back here.”
“Are you going to my dad’s then? Or sending Colt?”
“Actually, I need to stay here and fix that fence. You and Colt both go. It will be faster with more hands.”
“You want me and Colt to go?”
“Is that a problem?”
“No, it’s no problem.”
I was a little surprised that he suggested Colt and I go together, but maybe this could be good. Oh, who am I kidding? Now, having to hide our relationship from my dad was going to prove a difficult task. I wasn’t looking forward to that. I hadn’t seen my dad since he stopped by and had supper with us.
“It’ll be good for you to see each other, you know?” I looked up at Walt.
“Yeah. I hope so.”
“Oh, look. There’s Colt now.” I turned and found Colt driving up on the side-by-side.
“Hey, dad. What’s going on?”
“John needs some help with the cattle. I told him I would send the two of you to help. I’d go, but I’m going to stay and fix the fence.” Walt placed a hand on Colt’s shoulder, and they walked a small way away from me. I could see them talking, and I wondered what Walt was saying to him. Was it about me or my dad? Colt came over to me once they had finished, while Walt hopped on the side-by-side and drove out to the cattle.
“Are you ready to go?” I nodded. Maybe this encounter with my dad wouldn’t be as bad as I thought. I could only hope.
Chapter Thirty-One
Colt
Iwas out in the field, going around the fence on the side by side to spot the damage to the fence. My dad had let me know early that he wanted to me to run out and check it while he did a couple of things first and then he would head out and work on repairing the fence. I had just spotted the damage when my phone rang.
“Colt?”
“Yeah, dad? I just got out of here. I see the damage and…”
“Don’t worry about it. I need you back here.”
“Okay.”
“Just go ahead and head back.” I was a little worried by how that phone call went and the tone of his voice, but I was hoping everything was okay. I rushed back, eager to see what was going on.
“Hey, dad. What’s going on?”
“John needs some help with the cattle. I told him I wouldsend the two of you to help. I’d go, but I’m going to stay and fix the fence.” I was thankful that nothing was seriously wrong. He placed a hand on my shoulder, moving me away from Daisy.
