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“Hey.”
“The person I spoke to said, the drive was still on, and rain ponchos would be provided. If we decide not to go, that’s fine.”
“I want to go. I’m just not looking forward to the rain.”
“It will be muddy for sure. What do you want to do?” Cammie asked her.
Eden thought about it. “I want to experience it.”
“Okay. I’ll be at your cabin in twenty minutes.”
“See you then.” Eden disconnected but was startled when someone knocked on her door. She made her way to it and looked out the window beside the door to see Ian on the porch. Rain dripped from his hat. She quickly opened the door. “Ian?”
“We’re checking to see if the guests who signed up for the cattle drive are still going, and if so, I have ponchos and muck boots to hand out.”
“Muck boots?”
He held up a pair of rubber boots. “They’ll keep your feet dry. We have all sizes. These are a six.”
“That’s the correct size, and yes, I’m going and so is Cammie.”
“Okay, here’s a poncho and boots for you. I think Chip is going to check on Cammie. We’re also letting everyone know that it will not be acamping trip because of the rain. It’s been raining for hours, so it’s going to be muddy. We’ll see you at the barn in half an hour.” He handed her everything.
“All right. Thank you.”
They stared at each other until he glanced away from her. He touched the brim of his hat, walked off the porch, and headed to another cabin. She closed the door, leaned against it, and sighed. The man was just too damn sexy.
Later, she and Cammie entered the barn to see a group of guests waiting. Eden was surprised that so many showed up with the weather being as it was. Everyone wore a poncho and muck boots.
She looked around and saw Ian on his horse. He wore a poncho, but his cowboy hat covered his head instead of the hood. He also wore muck boots. His eyes met hers, and he nodded. She nodded back and walked to one of the horses.
She mounted a horse held by one of the ranch hands and waited as he adjusted the stirrups. She smiled as she watched Cammie talking to the ranch hand helping her. The woman was a total flirt, but it was all harmless.
When a loud clap of thunder shook the barn, everyone gasped, but the horses didn’t even budge. Eden was happy about that because who wanted to be dumped in the mud if a horse got spooked? She was lucky that she’d been able to stay in the saddle until Ian rescued her on the camping trip.
She looked at him to see him talking with Chip, then he glanced up and his eyes met hers again. This time she looked away. There was noway she was that damn attracted to him. He wasn’t her type at all.Who are you trying to convince?
“Me. I have to convince me,” she muttered.
“If everyone’s ready, we’ll head out. We’ll get the cattle moving. It will be slow going because of the rain, but we’re not taking them far. We’ll be back before you know it,” Ian said to the group.
“Follow me. Ian will bring up the rear,” Chip said as he rode to the doors.
“Single file. Your horse knows to follow the leader.” Ian looked at the guests.
Eden nudged her horse and fell in line. She didn’t know how she ended up at the back, but she was last with Ian behind her. Cammie was close to the front. Wouldn’t Bonnie love seeing Eden in the back with Ian? She snorted at the thought.
She stopped her horse at the door and stared out at the pouring rain.
“You won’t melt,” Ian said from behind her.
Gasping, she turned in the saddle and glared at him.
“Neither will you,” she snapped.
He chuckled. “I never thought I would. Let’s go, Ms. Fairchild. You’re falling behind.”
“Whatever, Mr. Brennan,” she muttered as she rode out into the rain.
