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slightly behind her, sharing the moment in quiet harmony.
    By the time they reached the house, Galynn was freezing. It didn’t go unnoticed by Cooper. Taking her by the arm, he guided her to a kitchen chair. “Here, let me help you with these boots.” Kneeling down, he made fast work of getting them off, but then his fingers lingered at her ankle.
    She felt a shiver, and it wasn’t from the cold. Still, she tried to pass it off as such. “I guess my blood is still thin from living in a warmer state.”
    This was the first time Galynn had offered any information about herself, and when she realized what she’d said, she bit back saying anything more.
    Cooper set the thermostat up and went about getting the steaks out for dinner. Even though it had only been a couple days, Galynn felt comfortable, and together they got dinner done in record time. Like he'd done the day before, Cooper turned on the news and got out TV trays. Galynn didn’t mind, but it seemed strange until she gave it some thought. She’d bet Cooper hadn’t been in a live-in relationship, or if he had, it had been awhile. That he used the TV for company said a lot. She wanted to ask, but it seemed too personal. She stared at the TV and tried to gain some perspective so her emotions wouldn’t take over. She would only be here for a few days, a couple of weeks at the very most. It would be better if they didn’t get to know each other too well.
    Cooper finished off the last bite of steak. “Ummm this tasted good. I guess I was hungrier than I thought. I get to working and forget about eating.” Looking over at her, he added, “That’s got to change. I need to eat more often and so do you.”
    The moment played out in silence. His body language said he didn’t just want to just feed her. He wanted to take care of her in every way.
    She shifted in her seat. Warmth stole over her. And something more, something she’d never felt. He made her feel special, and pretty, and she wasn’t sure what. Mundane words spilled out. “I’m okay. I never usually eat breakfast.” Her hands shook when she raised the cup of coffee to her lips. “Want to talk about tomorrow? Is there anything specific you want me to do in the office?”
    Cooper’s smile said he knew what she was doing. He was way above average looking when he wasn’t smiling, but now he’d make any woman catch her breath. He was taller than Mick, she guessed him at just over six feet. Broad shoulders, hair the color of midnight, and a full, sensuous mouth completed the picture. Signature blue eyes were a bonus. Her gaze caught and held his.
    With a visible effort, Cooper picked up his plate and reached for hers. He was uncomfortably close when he answered her. “Anything you do will be a help.”
    “I’ll finish filing the paperwork. I have maybe another hour at the most, and it’ll be done. If it’s okay, I’ll log the accounts into the computer instead of the hand ledger you were using. I can format it so it will supplement the ledger but you won’t have to use the adding machine for totals.”
    They discussed the details of the office work while they cleaned up from dinner. Galynn wasn’t sure either of them would be able to maintain a distance if they lapsed into silence. It didn’t seem possible that she could be having these feelings for Cooper. After Mick, she should have been running for the nearest door. But then she’d never been attracted to Mick, or for that matter, any other boy or man. She attributed her lack of interest to not having a normal boy-girl relationship in her growing up years. Her mother’s health really took a downturn her sophomore year in high school. To help with the finances, Galynn had worked after school and on weekends. As her mother’s pulmonary disease progressed, Galynn put in long hours with school, a job, and helping her mother.
    “A penny for your thoughts.”
    His easy manner made it clear to her that Cooper wasn’t having the same problem