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“I know that, but I was raised to do that.”
Siobhan grinned at him. “I know you cowboys have manners, but I’m more than capable of opening a door.”
He nodded, followed her up the stairs, and had a hell of a time keeping his eyes off her legs. That damn outfit she wore emphasized them, and he didn’t even want to think about her ass being barely covered. Shit. If he didn’t get himself under control, he’d embarrass himself. He was sure there had never been a woman he wanted more. Not even Monica.
She inserted the key at the stoop, opened the door, and nodded for him to follow her. Oh, hell yeah. He’d follow her.
Once inside, he hung his hat on a hall tree, raking his fingers through his hair. He was never nervous around women, but this one had him on edge. He wanted her so much but didn’t want to blow this.
“Take a seat. I’m going to change. I’ll only be a minute. Would you like something to drink?”
“No, thanks.”
“All right. I’ll be right back.”
“Yes, ma’am.” He sauntered to the sofa and sat to wait for her.
He glanced around the little apartment. It was a nice place. He knew the apartment was here, but he’d never been in it. He turned to see her walking from the hallway wearing a T-shirt and lounge pants.
“This is a nice place.”
“I love it.” She sat in the recliner and stared at him.
“You’re not going to make this easy, are you?” He smirked when she smiled.
“Should I?”
“I suppose not.” He sighed. “Siobhan, I went through a breakup recently. I’m so busy working at the ranch. At first, she was fine with my hours until she experienced them. I’m up before the sun and go to bed way past when it sets.”
“I’m sure you work hard, Liam, but you get time off—”
“That’s where you’re wrong. The ranch is constantly busy. It keeps you on your toes. Some diseases can kill an entire herd of cattle. Calves and cows die all the time. Each is important, so you’ve lost a lot of money and time when you lose one. It’s not just the cattle, it’s the function of the ranch. It has to run perfectly, or money will be lost. Then there’s rustlers. The ranch has to be kept on its toes. There’s maintenance too, plus the stalls must be mucked out every day. It’s not for everyone, but I love it.”
“I can tell, but you have to make time for yourself, and not by a forced vacation.”
“I’m the manager. I have to overlook everything.”
“Surely you’re not the only one who can run it.”
“There’s a foreman. He’s who’s running it this week. My dad will consult with him. I don’t do that. I do what I think is best. I don’t have to take time to talk it over with Dad. I know what the ranch needs.”
“I guess, but we all need time to relax.”
“Relax? What’s that?”
She laughed. “I’ll explain it sometime.”
He got to his feet, walked to her, took her hand, and pulled her to her feet. She stared into his eyes.
“So, do you want to see if we have anything here, or should I go?”
“I don’t want you to go—”
Liam pressed his lips to hers, sighed when her arms wrapped around his neck, and then moved her hands to his hair. Then she leaned back.
“I’ve never seen you without your hat. Your hair is so thick and soft, and those eye lashes are ridiculous. Do you know how many women would kill for those?”
Liam gazed into her eyes and knew he was in deep shit. He lowered his lips to hers again and tugged her tight against him. She moaned, and it shot right to his dick.
