Page 28 of The Cowboy’s Intriguing Love

“And you still don’t think we need to exchange photos first?”

“We can if you want.”

“I’d hate for you to feel like you wasted your time – if you come all this way and then there’s nothing there between us.”

“You’re probably right that we should, but I’m really not worried, and part of me likes the idea of not seeing you till I meet you.” He laughed. “That could turn out awesome … or it could be a real bummer for one or both of us.”

“I know, it’s a big risk.”

“I’m a risktaker, how about you?”

She smiled. “I think I am – in this case.”

“We still have time to change our minds.”

She looked at the clock. “We do. But for now …”

“You need to get to sleep.”

“Yeah. I don’t want to go, though. Talking to you on the phone’s even better than emailing.”

“I think so, too. Can I call you again tomorrow? Say no if you don’t have the time.”

“Let’s do it, but I’ll call you, if that’s okay. I have a class at the gym, but I should be able to call you around the same time as tonight. I’ll text you first.”

“Whatever time it is, it’ll be good. And I’ll still email you during the day. You don’t have to answer but … I’d miss you if I didn’t send you anything now.”

“Aww. I’d miss you, too.”

They were both quiet for a long moment.

“Go on, I’d better let you go. I don’t want to keep you up too late.”

“I really should go to bed, but I don’t want to say goodbye.”

“Then don’t. Let’s just say see ya later.”

“Okay. See ya later, Ty.”

“See ya later, Shay.”

She hesitated; she didn’t want to end the call.

She relaxed when she heard him laugh. “Jesus! You’ve got me like a little kid, not wanting to go.”

“I’m the same.”

“But you’re the one who’ll pay it for it tomorrow when you’re dragging ass at your seventeen jobs.”

She laughed. “I’ve only got the barn and the store tomorrow.”

He sighed. “Exactly, Shay. For most people, that would be a heavy day – for you it’s taking it easy. Get some sleep. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”

“Okay. See ya later.”

“G’nite, sweetheart.”

The call ended and she sat there holding her phone tightly, staring at the nameTyon the screen until it faded to black. Wow! Talking to him was even better than emailing him and …

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