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“True, but hell on ranchers and farmers, especially this time of year when their food source is low.”

“I’m glad the bull is alright though.” She placed her elbow on the table, cupped her chin in her hand and stared at him.

“What’s up with you tonight?”

“Me?”

“I’m not talking to myself.” He chuckled when she laughed.

“Nothing is up with me. Anything up with you?” she asked.

“You’re killing me, and you know it.”

Kinley shrugged. “I just think if we’re going to see if there’s anything between us, we should take this a step further.”

“This is our first date, Kinley.”

“Are you telling me you go by the third date rule?”

“No, but—”

“Actually, it’s our second date. We spent a day together.” She grinned.

“Okay, so it’s our second date.”

“Well, then I guess we’ll wait for a third date.” She shrugged, but she bit her lip, and he knew it was to keep from grinning.

He sat back against the back of the booth, folded his arms, and narrowed his eyes.

“You know you’ve got me by the balls, and you’re enjoying it,” he said in a low tone.

When she laughed, he grinned.

“How about we just see what happens after dinner?”

“If you think I’m going to walk away when I take you home, you can think again,” he said.

Kinley didn’t say anything as she picked up her glass and sipped her drink, all the while keeping her eyes on him. He wanted her, but he’d see if she was just teasing him or wanted him too, once he took her home.

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Kinley had made up her mind that she was getting him in bed tonight. She knew she could because she was certain he wanted her too.

Their server returned, carrying a large tray, set it on the stand, then placed the dinners on the table in front of them. He smiled at them.

“Can I get you anything else?”

“No, thank you,” Levi said after looking at Kinley.

“Enjoy your dinners. I’ll be back around.” The server headed back to the kitchen.

“It smells fantastic,” Kinley said.

“I’ve never had a bad meal here.” Levi picked up his knife and fork, then cut into his steak.

“Me neither. That’s why it’s so hard to choose.” She cut a piece of chicken, put it in her mouth and moaned. “So good.”

Levi nodded. “This steak could be cut with a fork. It’s so tender.”

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