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“I’m going to pass this time. I need a break after today’s activities.”
“Okay. They provide sleeping bags and tents.”
“I know, and I’m sure it will be fun, but I’m feeling lazy today. Maybe next week.”
“Sure thing. I’ll see you when I get back then. I have to leave early in the morning.”
“Ugh, good luck with that.”
“See you later for dinner. Enjoy your nap.”
“I will, thanks. Bye.” Cammie closed the door behind her.
Eden returned to her cabin, changed into her black one-piece swimsuit, and wore a short terry-cloth robe. Grabbing a couple of towels and slipping on her flip-flops, she went to the pool to cool off from the hot weather.
She strolled behind the back of the lodge and came upon the pool. It was massive, with numerous people relaxing on lounge chairs. She spotted a couple of empty ones and made her way toward them. As she reached one, she spread her towel and hung up her robe before walking to the pool’s edge and diving in. The water felt invigorating against her skin as she swam a few laps before emerging from the water. She climbed the steps, picked up a towel to dry off, and then settled onto the lounge chair.
After settling in, she applied sunscreen, put on her sunglasses, and closed her eyes. She knew she would have to return to the water soon; the sun was scorching, and sweat was formingbetween her breasts.
“Excuse me, is this chair taken?”
Eden shaded her eyes with her hand and smiled.
“Not that I know of. Please, go ahead.”
“Thank you kindly. I’m Penny Clooney. No relation to George,” she said playfully.
“What a shame. I would have loved an invite to dinner.”
Penny chuckled. “I get that a lot. And you are?”
“Eden Fairchild. I’m here with a friend who’s resting after going on a morning trail ride.”
“I did that last week, too, and I thought my legs would never recover. Who knew horseback riding could be so demanding?”
“If you’ve never done it before, it definitely can be.”
“Our guide kept telling me to relax, but I was so scared being on that horse. Of course, if that guide wanted to help me relax, I was all for it. I’ve never seen so many good-looking cowboys. Have you?”
“Uh, no, but I don’t really look at them. Cowboys aren’t my type. I’m just here to relax.” Eden wasn’t going to let anyone know she was here to make a difficult decision.
“Me too. I just went through a divorce a year ago, so I’m not looking for a relationship, but it doesn’t hurt to look. Right?” Penny smiled.
“I suppose,” Eden said. There were no cowboys she was interested in looking at it. Not even Ian Brennan. No matter how good-looking he was.
The last thing she needed was a man andespecially a man who worked outdoors. Give her an attorney, doctor, or other white-collar man. No blue collar for her. She had a plan to marry well, have a career, and make partner in the law firm. That was all she wanted.
The only problem she had with the firm was a fellow lawyer. Ron Lewis was a jerk. He was always kissing the boss’s ass. She knew he wanted a partnership, too, but she hoped he wasn’t offered it. The office would never be the same.
Chapter Two
Tuesday morning, Ian entered the barn carrying a cup of coffee. He saw several guests talking, but he didn’t see Eden Fairchild. Maybe she changed her mind. The guests were never made to do anything. If they changed their mind about doing something, it was fine.
“Good morning,” Chip said to him when he reached them.
“Morning. Is everyone here?”
Chip looked at the clipboard in his hand and shook his head.
