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still moving, Tripp.” She hated that her words were so breathy.
    “Very slowly, though. Just stay still.”
    A shot ran out and then another one. The creature screamed an ungodly noise as it limped in the opposite direction. Piper let out a deep breath and almost collapsed. Tripp caught her before she hit the ground.
    “Are you okay?”
    “Yes. I never thought something would be so close to the house. I never would have come out here.”
    “I should have warned you. Don’t ever go out here without one of us again.”
    Tripp turned her around to face him. His face carried his fear with a fierce expression.
    “You realized you could have been killed, Piper. What were you doing out here, anyway?”
    “I–I wanted to see what the grass looked like to be sure I could tell the difference in it and the garden plants.”
    “Ah, baby. I told you not to worry about it. We’ll help you.”
    Keith walked up still carrying the rifle. He pulled her out of Tripp’s arms and crushed her against him.
    “You scared the hell out of me, Piper. I saw that thing and my heart beat almost out of my throat.”
    “I’m sorry, Keith. I won’t do it again. But, guys, how am I going to work in the garden while you are gone every day?”
    “Remember, we’re going to put up a fence around the area. In fact, we might need to get started on that right away.” Tripp started toward the house with Piper’s hand in his on one side and Keith holding her hand on the other side.
    When they were inside, Tripp pulled her into his arms and hugged her, resting his chin on her head. She sighed and hugged him back. Then she pulled away.
    “How about some coffee and breakfast?”
    “Sounds good to me.”
    She made a full pot of coffee this time before starting on breakfast. The men sat at the kitchen table and talked about starting on the fence. She handed each of them a mug of the rich, dark liquid and resumed cooking.
    “How much of the area are you going to fence in?” Piper asked.
    “We’re going to fence in the entire back area including the garden. That way there is room for the children to play when they come along.” Tripp grinned at her open mouth.
    “I guess I hadn’t thought about children so soon.” She swallowed around the sudden tightness in her throat.
    Keith sipped his coffee, looking a little nervous as well. She could identify with him. She was worried about that as much as she was about the garden.
    She served them breakfast and sat down to eat. She had lost her appetite, but she made herself eat some to keep the men from commenting on it. She knew Tripp could be a little bossy and didn’t want to start anything.
    “What do you plan to do today, Piper?” Keith finally spoke up.
    “I’m not sure. I figured we’d spend the day together, but if you’re going to be outside working, I should do something around here.
    “I’m sorry, baby. We really need to get that fence up, and we still have to plow up the garden. Thank goodness someone broke the ground for us. It will make it that much easier.” Tripp looked over at Keith. “Maybe we can finish everything a day early and have a little time to spend together before we start work.”
    “I hope so, but if not, we’ll have your days off whenever they are.”
    “That reminds me. We need to contact the bosses, Andrew and Danny. I’m sure they will give us a better idea of what our schedule will be.”
    “Probably the best time to call will be tonight when they are sure to be home,” Keith suggested.
    “Are you about ready to start?” Tripp asked.
    “Ready.”
    “See you in a little while, baby. We’ll be in for lunch. Don’t go to any trouble. Sandwiches are fine for lunch.” Tripp stood up with Keith right behind him.
    Piper watched them as they headed off toward the shed where the supplies were. She hoped they were watching out for those nasty creatures she’d read about. She couldn’t believe she’d nearly become a tasty meal for one of them so soon