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“I think she takes too many chances, but no one can tell her anything.”

Nick looked pensive as different thoughts slid through his head. He had no idea how he could correct the situation.

“I should be getting back,” Nick said. “If you need help with the fencing, let me know. It’s hard for just one person.”

“I might take you up on that. My mom will try to help, but I’m terrified the barbed wire will snap back at her.”

Nick nodded and scowled. “I agree with that. She might hate it, but there are some jobs women shouldn’t do.”

“I agree with that. Just get her to accept it.”

Nick smiled.

“Mom usually likes us there for dinner at six. Be on time.”

Nick looked confused.

“You’re the friend I was talking about,” Shane said and chuckled. “I have a feeling we’ll be spending time together, and you might be the only person who can control Mom.”

“Oh, hell, I’m not sure…”

“I saw the way you two looked at each other. I won’t bug you about her, but she needs someone like you in her life.”

“Is she ready?” Nick asked.

Shane nodded. “I think she’s been ready for a few months but had to be pushed into taking that first step. Just keep your mind open. I’ll meet you there at six. She’s the house you passed to get here.”

“We’ll see.”

“That’s all I can ask,” Shane said.

Nick got in his truck and drove down the road. He looked to see if she was there as he drove back into town and saw nothing.

The house was a crisp, white, large old farmhouse in excellent shape, and everything around showed she worked hard to keep it that way. The question of whether he wanted to get involved with her kept springing into his head.

There was so much about her he liked already, and they hadn’t even spent any time together. The dominant male in him wanted to catch her before she hurt herself, and it sounded like she needed a firm hand. That came naturally to him, and if she was his, he knew he’d get her to listen.

The fact that her son had already given him his blessing helped. He hadn’t thought about starting a relationship in the near future, but things happened. He’d watch her tonight and make a decision after he knew her better.

Chapter Six

Nick pulled into the driveway and parked beside the truck he saw in the garage since no other vehicles were there. He grabbed his bag, walked to the back door, and knocked. The dog started barking inside, and then he heard her hush it before she opened the door. He almost laughed at the surprise on her face.

“Hi.”

“I’m assuming from your look that your son didn’t tell you I was the friend coming with him tonight.”

She snorted. “No. He did not.”

“If you’re uncomfortable with me here, I’d understand.”

She opened the door wider. “No, it’s fine. Please come in.”

He stepped into the kitchen, waited for the dog to smell him, and put his hand down. When the dog nudged it, he ran his hand over its head to get her used to his touch. Pretty soon, the animal was pressing against him and trying to lick his hand.

Nick looked up to see the shock on her face. “What?”

“It’s just … Luna doesn’t like many people.”

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