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“It’s a good song.”

“I’ll look for it on my phone.”

“People interpret it in different ways. Some say it’s about sailing, while others think it’s more of an ethereal meaning. I have no clue. I guess it’s up to the listener.” Nate shrugged. “Let me get the ATV, then we can go. I need to grab the poles too.”

“Okay. I’ll wait here.”

Nate nodded, then entered a room down from the stalls.

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Markie continued petting the horse. “You’re such a handsome male. Like your owner.” She smiled when he blew into her hand. “I’m sorry I had to give you a shot.”

She turned when she heard a noise and saw Nate pushing the ATV toward her. He made her so hot. As she stared at him, his eyes met hers and he didn’t take them off her until he reached her.

Nate stopped the ATV, then stepped close to her and kissed her lips.

“We could just spend the day in bed,” he murmured against her lips.

“We could.”

Nate sighed. “We’ll go fishing.”

Markie laughed. “Maybe next Sunday we’ll do that. You told me you’d take me fishing.”

“Okay. Next Sunday, we’re staying in bed. Here.”

“Here? In the barn?”

Nate’s eyes narrowed, then he grinned.

“It wouldn’t be the first time.”

Markie gasped, then laughed. “That’s true.”

“Come on, let’s go before I change my mind and carry you up to the hayloft.”

“I’ve never had a roll in the hay.” She grinned.

“It’s not all it’s cracked up to be,” Nate said.

“Oh, so you have had one?” she asked as she placed her hands on her hips.

“I am not answering that question.”

“Afraid you’ll incriminate yourself?”

“I’m not answering that one either.”

Markie laughed, then hugged him. His arms wrapped around her, and he kissed the top of her head.

“Come on, let’s go fishing.”

“Let me get the poles and tackle. I’ll only be a minute.” He headed back toward the toolshed and went inside. He quickly returned with two poles and a tacklebox. He put them on the back of the ATV and put a bungie cord around the tacklebox. He swung his leg over the seat and put his hand out to her.

She took his hand, swung her leg over the seat and scooted up close to his back, then wrapped her arms around his waist.

He started the machine, gassed it, then tore out of the barn, making her scream with laughter.

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