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and Josh, is there?”
    Cindy rolled her eyes. “I stayed the night. That doesn’t mean I warmed his bed.”
    He raised his hands in surrender. “Forget I asked.” Before he dashed off to the wagon, he leaned down and kissed her on the temple.

Chapter Five
    “You have a lot of land here, Mr. Granger. A full scale irrigation system won’t come cheap, you do realize that?”
    “We have some money saved, and our daddy left a sizable life insurance policy in my name. I figure what I’m doing is the same thing, ensuring this farm will live for another generation.”
    She prodded the horse with her heels and traveled further on the property.
    “And no calling me Mr. Granger. You make me feel like an old man.”
    He rode beside her, his horse occasionally acting up. She still couldn’t believe he didn’t have his riding horse gelded.
    “Well, you are older than me.” She bit her lip after she spoke. Cindy shouldn’t know that he was seven years older than her, but she knew many intimate details about his life. They’d lived in the same town for years, even if he never noticed her.
    “That’s not fair. I ain’t old enough to be your father, so call me Josh.”
    She tried to conceal her smile. “Yes, sir.”
    “You’re a little brat.” He swatted her horse’s rump with the butt-end of his reins and then sped off, galloping far ahead. Her horse followed after, briefly rearing up. The wind tore through her hair and made her eyes water. She hadn’t ridden so recklessly for years. It felt good. Josh settled in beside her, shouting to be heard over the roar of the wind. “Race you to the river.”
    Cindy forgot about everything but the here and now. She laughed, urging her horse to push its limits. The pounding rhythm of the horse’s hooves on the hard-packed earth vibrated through her body. She was at one with the mare, one with nature, savoring the unbridled abandon.
    Josh beat her to their target. She slowed the horse at the stream, needing to catch her breath just from the thrill.
    “Come on.” He reached up for her after he dismounted. She didn’t think, but offered her hands and let him lift her down and into his capable arms. “You were fast. Just not fast enough, little one.”
    “Next time,” she promised.
    “What about today? What’s my prize for winning?” He was completely focused on her, his hands still on her hips.
    “I—”
    “A kiss. That’s what I want, Cindy. Just one kiss.”
    “That’s not professional at all.”
    “Nobody’s watching. I guarantee it. And a gentleman never tells.”
    Was he a gentleman? He was gorgeous and wasn’t married, both signs leading her to believe he played the field. She wasn’t one of his loose cowgirl conquests.
    “I’m not kissing you,” she said.
    He tugged her hips against his body, bringing them flush together. She could feel the rigid line of his cock against her stomach, something that surprised her. Cindy had never felt sexy or desirable, no matter what a man told her. She’d come to the conclusion they were all full of shit. The erection was physical proof that Josh wanted her for more than business. But, then again, he didn’t know what she looked like once her pants came off. He’d change his tune in a hurry if he knew the truth.
    “Then I’ll do the kissing.” He leaned down low and brushed his lips to hers. She didn’t fight him, but she didn’t encourage him either. He made a low growling sound, deepening the kiss. She felt his tongue tease the seam of her lips, asking for entrance. This was Cindy’s first kiss and she wasn’t sure what to do. So she threw caution to the wind and followed her natural instincts. She melted against him, letting him take the lead. He tasted like a man, his lips thick and unforgiving. Every second that passed seem to rouse his beast further until his tongue was exploring her mouth and his hands had cupped her ass.
    She was spiraling out of control. Never in her most vivid daydreams did she