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“It sounds like an adventure.”

“Parker’s going with Maverick this time. It’ll be her first time. She’d never ridden before, she was afraid of horses, but Maverick taught her and now she loves it.”

“Now I really want to go, but like I said, I can’t close the shop for that long. Especially during tourist season.”

“It’s all good, maybe next time.”

Savannah nodded. “Maybe. Does Shay close her shop for two weeks?”

“No, she has two other employees besides Parker.”

“Oh. I wish I could go.”

“Have you had anyone come by about the job?”

Savannah smirked. “A few teenagers. That ain’t happenin’.”

Grady chuckled. “I get that. Some teens are very responsible while others couldn’t give a damn.”

Savannah picked up the soap, rubbed it between her hands, making suds, then moved her hands over his chest.

“I’m glad you don’t manscape. This is sexy. I’ve always loved a man with hair on his chest.”

“Well, that’s good, because I’m not shaving it. It’s bad enough shaving my face. In fact, while I’m on the cattle drive, I don’t shave at all.”

“I think all women love scruff. I don’t like thick heavy beards.”

“It doesn’t get that bad, just a little more than scruff.” He leaned forward and kissed her. “I’d shave it off for you if you came with me.”

She touched his lightly whiskered cheek. “I really wish I could. But, if you grow a long, thick beard, this relationship is over.” She smiled when he grinned.

“Yes, ma’am,” he said, then yawned. “I’m about to fall asleep.”

“Then let’s get out. I’m tired too. I’m glad I’m closed on Sundays, but I think once I hire someone, I’ll open.”

“You need a day or two off, Savannah.”

“I know. So, do you.”

“I told you, I’m off every weekend.”

“Who runs the ranch?”

“The other two foremen. Maverick and I have been there the longest so we get weekends off. The only time we work on weekends is on the cattle drives. Steve and John stay at the ranch.”

When she stood, he watched the water glide down her body.

“Damn, if I wasn’t so tired…”

Savannah laughed. “Maybe later after you’ve rested a while.”

Grady put his hands on the sides of the tub and pushed himself up, then kissed her lips.

“Promise?”

“Yes.”

He held her hand while she stepped out, grabbed a towel, and dried off, then handed Grady one. They crawled into bed, and he pulled her against him, rested his cheek on her head, and fell asleep.

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