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“I’m not lying. I don’t regret the sex, but I do regret the consequences that could result from it. This shouldn’t have happened, but—”
“But what?”
“I’m finding it hard to resist you. You’re always on my mind, but nothing can come of this. Even if it weren’t against the rules, you’re leaving, and we won’t see each other after that. It shouldn’t have happened,” he repeated.
“Fine. Then just go and we’ll pretend it never did. How’s that?” She stood up, placed her hands on her hips and glared at him. Ian jumped to his feet.
“Can you forget it? Because I don’t think I can or will. I’ll go and for the rest of the time you’re here, let’s just stay away from each other.”
“That’s fine by me.” She stormed into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.
Ian stared at the closed door and let out another sigh. He found his hat, placed it on his head, and exited out the front door with a loud slam behind him.
****
Eden leaned back against the door with her hand over her mouth. She jerked when the door slammed, then she slid to the floor, and cried.
As much as she hated to admit it, he was right. They were breaking the rules and she’d hate to see him lose his job because he seemed to love working at the Bur Oak. She took a quick shower and headed to bed. She was sure she’d get no sleep tonight.
Sunday, she refused to leave the cabin. She hadn’t even heard from Cammie. She hoped her night was a lot better than hers had been. Well, the way it ended. The sex had been fantastic. She’d never had sex that hot, and she rarelyorgasmed during sex. Ian Brennan knew what he was doing, and she knew no other man would make her feel that damn good.
She put her hands over her face and groaned. He was right. It shouldn’t have happened, but it did. It wasn’t because it was frowned upon, it was because she knew, deep in her heart, that she would never experience sex like that again. Damn Ian Brennan. He had probably spoiled her for any other man.
When her cellphone buzzed Monday morning, she groaned, and picked it up to see Cammie’s face.
“Hey, Cam,” she said then yawned.
“Are you still in bed? I thought we were going on the trail ride this morning?”
“Shit. What time is it?”
“Almost six. You know the ride starts at seven. Are you going or not?”
Eden wasn’t sure what to do. After the way Ian left Saturday night, she wasn’t sure she could face him. They had agreed to stay away from each other but how could they do that when he led the trail rides and other activities? She couldn’t stay in her cabin for three weeks. She sighed.
“Yes. I’ll meet you at the barn. I have to grab a shower.”
“All right. See you there.” Cammie disconnected.
Eden put her phone on the nightstand, got out of bed, and entered the bathroom to shower. Fifteen minutes later, she strolled to the barn.
She raised her face to the sun and smiled. After the storms, the sun felt wonderful. Shewasn’t sure of the reception she’d get from Ian, but she’d ignore him.
“Yeah, that’ll work,” she muttered as she entered the barn.
She saw Cammie and headed for her. Stopping beside her, she glanced around, but didn’t see Ian, just Chip and another man.
“Where’s Ian?” Cammie whispered.
“No clue.”
Had he decided not to do the trail ride because she was on it? God, she hoped not. She didn’t want him to stop doing his job because of her. She blinked tears back.
“Maybe he’s doing something else,” Cammie said.
“I suppose.” Eden nibbled on her bottom lip.
“Good morning, everyone. This will be an hour ride. Some of you have done this before, but for the newcomers, I’ll explain. We’ll ride up to the north pasture and turn around at the creek. We will stop to let the horses drink, and you can fill your water bottles if you’d like, then we head back. Nothing to it. The horses know to follow along so all you really need to do is hold on. Please follow all directions.”
