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Jocelyn put a hand to his chest, but then Logan’s cell phone rang and broke the spell. He tilted his head back and stared at the ceiling, muttering, “Damn it.”

The phone call was quick. Logan hung up and said, “The trooper will be here in an hour. So can you stay a while longer?”

She glanced at the clock and made a decision. For as much as she wanted to wait, it was time to leave. She’d been here much later than initially intended. “The truth is, I need to get going.” She pulled her phone from her pocket. “I just realized my phone is dead. I’m sure I’ve got a couple hundred messages waiting. I need to go charge up and tend to my twenty-first-century life. I’m sorry though. If I could stay, I would.”

He nodded and his expression was the epitome of understanding, but underlying it he looked a bit saddened by her need to leave.

“I get it. Although, Kendall will be inconsolable.”

“Is that so? Well, maybe I should stop at the sheriff’s office and at least say good-bye.”

Logan nodded. “Good idea. I’ll take you there.”

She gathered her purse and jacket then after a trip through the tunnel, back up the stairs, Logan led her through the darkened streets of the Old West Town park. Several lights blazed from either side of the town’s buildings, brightening their stroll along the dusty streets, and once more making her feel like she’d been transported a hundred years into the past. The thrill of living in the Old West pumped through her veins. She’d enjoyed her stay, and hated to go, but would never forget her time here.

When they walked past the street next to the stable, she stopped him. “Kiss me,” she said simply.

As before, he laced her fingers with his, secured her arms behind her back, pressed her against the wooden door of the candle shop, and then kissed her with an intensity like a volcanic eruption. She lost herself for a little bit as Logan consumed her like he never wanted to let her go.

After several long minutes of the most intense lip-lock she’d felt since the last time he or Kendall kissed her, he broke the kiss and buried his face at her throat. “Will you ever visit us at the Old West Town park again?”

“Unlikely,” she answered truthfully. “It’s way off the beaten path.” But her mind was already at work thinking of reasons she could return. “But then again you never know. I’ve truly enjoyed my time here in the Old West with stagecoach robbers, sheriffs, and the like.”

He pulled back to stare into her eyes. “If you ever come back this way again, I hope you’ll contact us.”

“Perhaps.” She smiled, but was unwilling to make any promises. This had been a wonderful fantasy, and until being here with them, she hadn’t exactly been looking for permanent romance. Although, yesterday and last night had certainly qualified as the closest she’d ever come. The idea of them wanting her to stay made her pause, but then she mentally shook her head. It wouldn’t work. She just lived too far away. She’d likely spend several weeks trying to find a way to return, but didn’t want to make promises she couldn’t keep.

“Let’s go see Kendall, maybe he can convince you to return to us one of these days.”

Jocelyn remained silent and let him lead her to the sheriff’s office. He opened the door for her and she stepped right into Kendall’s waiting arms. He hugged her tight, whispering, “I’m so sorry we got called away.”

“Me, too, but I slept really good. Must have been that amazing first round of sex.”

“I’m glad. Trust me when I tell you, I sincerely wanted to be with you instead of searching for Reggie.” Kendall’s fingers traced a path down her spine, rubbing here and there as he finally secured his palm against her butt cheek and squeezed.

“I’m sorry we never got to complete our negotiated arrangement.”

“As am I, believe me.” His hand traveled to her hair. He tangled his fingers there, tilted her head back, and kissed her soundly.

Logan slipped in behind them and pressed his hard body against her back. “Convince her to return, Kendall.”

He broke the lusty kiss, and murmured against her lips, “You know that you still owe me a round two, right? If you come back, I’m going to insist upon taking it.”

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