But if there was a chance, even a small one, that they could find happiness... Well, she was willing to take it. Better the devil she knew, she supposed.
“I like it here.”
“Good.” He grinned at her, and her worries vanished. “It’s settled then. We won’t speak of it again.”
For the rest of the meal, he kept her entertained with small talk about the ranch and the two men who worked for him. Sarah let herself imagine he was truly hers, that they’d spend the rest of their life together, talking over dinner.
“Am I boring you?” Luke was staring at her, and she wondered how long she’d been lost in thought.
Heat burned her cheeks. “I’m sorry. My mind wandered for a moment.”
“That’s all right. I just asked if you’d like me to draw us a hot bath after dinner. I usually bathe down in the creek, but it’s a little nippy this evening.”
“Yes. That sounds wonderful.”
