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“Higher elevation. The fire feels good.”
“Yes.” She looked at him. “I’m having such a good time.”
“Good. I was hoping you would.” He took her hand in his. “I’m about ready for bed, though. It’s been a long day.”
“Your days are always long, Liam.”
“True, but the cattle drive takes a lot out of you. Physically and mentally.”
“Are we getting up at that godforsaken hour again?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Damn.”
He chuckled and stood. “I’m heading to bed. Everyone, get some sleep. It will be a long day tomorrow. Goodnight.”
Siobhan stood, took his hand, and he led her to the tent. She climbed inside, sat on the sleeping bag, and watched him sit and remove his boots. She removed hers, set them beside his, and crawled into the sleeping bag. He had zipped two together.
“It’s colder away from the fire,” she said as she shivered, glad she’d kept her clothes on.
“I’ll keep you warm.” He got into the bag, pulled her close, and held her.
“How long has the ranch been in your family?”
“Over a hundred years. My father’s family came from Ireland, and my mother’s family came from France. I have no idea how they got together.”
“How did they get the land?”
“It was purchased right after the first generation arrived here. It’s never been owned by anyone else, and I hope to keep it going.”
“What about JoJo? Does she want it?”
“She wants the ranch to continue, but since she’s marrying Brett, she’s not interested in running this ranch. She knows I’ll take care of it.”
“No one would doubt that, Liam.” She frowned. “Is Liam short for William?”
“Yes. There has always been a William in the family. My father is Joseph William, and I’m William Joseph.”
“Margie mentioned your father, and I didn’t know who she meant.”
“We never discussed family, did we?”
“No. What’s the age difference between you and JoJo? You seem a good bit older than her.”
“I’m seven years older. She’s twenty-seven. I’m thirty-four.”
“That’s a big difference.”
“There was a sister between us. Kelly died in a car accident a few years ago. She’d be thirty.”
“I’m so sorry. Were you close?”
“We all were. JoJo took it hard. She loved her big sister.”
“I’m sure.”
“What about you?”
