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strapped the sleepy boy into his car seat, and Angel took them home. Michael remained sound asleep while she changed him into his pajamas and tucked him in for the night. Then she joined Angel in the living room. She took a detour through the kitchen, got glasses, and filled them with ice.
    From the living room, Angel said, “Mom called today to see how I’ve been. She asked about you, also.”
    “She did?” Teresa asked as she poured him a glass of iced tea. She liked his mother and admired her feistiness. She wondered sometimes what it would be like to be fearless and impetuous.
    “Yeah, I think she took a liking to you when they were up here a few months ago. The dads said to tell you hello, too. One of my brothers may be coming out for a visit. He’s been thinking about making a permanent change and moving up this direction. Jack’s talked to him about coming on full time to help with the breeding operation. I could use the help with the stud service and training Coraggio and Valiente, the new colts. You’d like Joaquin. He’s very easygoing.”
    “Is he a flirt like you?” she asked as she sat down next to him after handing him a glass of tea.
    “He’s worse if you want to know the truth. Very charming,” Angel said with a teasing glint in his eyes. “He and I are a lot alike.”
    “Uh-oh. Tell me he’s married,” she said with a giggle then sipped from her tea glass.
    “Nope, single and free.”
    “What will the ladies of Divine do? They’ll have another handsome flirt to chase after. You’ll be running stray women off from the ranch every day.”
    “Oh, no. I’m definitely more handsome than him.” He chuckled as he nuzzled her throat and pressed his lips to her flesh.
    She chortled and said, “I’ve seen your parents, Angel. They could only make beautiful children.” She turned into his kiss and rested in his embrace. He was always free with his affection but never demanding, so she had gradually learned to relax in his arms. He seemed to know where her limits were by instinct and never put her in an uncomfortable position.
    “Well, you’ll have to see for yourself whether or not you think he’s handsome.”
    “I’d hardly notice with you around, Angel.” She snuggled into his chest where her head fit perfectly into the hollow above his strong pec and below his collar bone.
    She shuddered lightly as his hand slid over her hair and down her back. She was content just being with him like this, sitting quietly and enjoying each other’s touch. There were times, like now, when she sometimes wished for more than a touch.
    Angel lifted her chin, and she gazed into his golden eyes. He licked his sensual lips, and a stab of desire traced through her body at the simple gesture that bore just a trace of self-consciousness tonight.
    “I love you, Teresa.” He smiled at her gasp of pleased surprise and kissed her again. He stroked her throat where her pulse now pounded and pulled her closer for another tender assault. “Yes, honey. I really do love you.” His voice was husky with sincerity.
    Her lips trembled as he smiled at her, and his eyes twinkled. “I love you too, Angel. I love you so much.” She allowed him to pull her closer and kiss her soundly before she added, “This has been a wonderful birthday, the best ever. Thank you.”
    “You’re welcome. I’d better go. I know you have to get up early.” When he came over, Angel made a point of never staying late at her apartment.
    “I’ll talk to you tomorrow, beautiful. Happy birthday.”
    They kissed goodnight, and he left for the ranch. As she got ready for bed, she could not recall a time in her life when she was this happy. He told her he loved her for the first time tonight. Her heart felt full and contented, and of course, there was always that undercurrent of arousal she now associated with Angel. He never pushed the limits there, which only served to increase her trust in him.
    The time never seemed right to tell him