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At nine o’clock, she knew he wasn’t coming, and it hurt. She sucked in a deep breath and blew it out.
“You okay, darlin’?” a cowboy at the bar asked her, with a grin.
“Yes. What would you like?”
“How about your number?”
“I’m sorry—”
“Oh, come on, babe.”
“No, I’m sorry.”
“I can show you a good time.”
“Do you know what no means?”
“Come on, I’m not giving up.”
“You really should.” Siobhan clenched her jaw. She hated pushy men.
“You wouldn’t regret it. I’m harmless.” He smirked, and she wanted to punch him.
“I’m not.”
Siobhan looked to see Liam sitting beside the man, and her heart soared.
“Are you talking to me?” the cowboy said as he looked at Liam.
“Who else?”
“Liam—”
“I got this, Irish. I’m just letting the man know he’s not getting your number if I have anything to say.”
She opened her mouth to say something, but the cowboy stood up and glared at Liam.
“I would think that’s her decision, friend.”
“First off, I’m not your friend, and second…” He looked at Siobhan and shrugged. “It is your decision, sweetheart.”
She looked at the cowboy. “I told you, you’re not getting my number.”
The man clenched his jaw as he stared at Liam until he got to his feet and stood taller. The man cleared his throat, picked up his beer, and disappeared into the crowd. She couldn’t wait to get Liam home.
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Liam watched him disappear then looked at Siobhan, grinned, and resumed his seat.
“Hi, darlin’.”
“Hi, yourself. I wasn’t sure you’d make it.”
“I told you I’d try. How’s your night going?”
“Much better now. How’s the ranch?”
“Good.” He stared into her eyes and watched a blush move into her cheeks.
