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Holy.

Shit.

Every nerve ending in my body wakes up.

Is he...

Could he possibly...

Before I can ask, he steals another quick kiss.

“But first...”

He grins.

“I want to take you on a tour of the ranch.”

His eyes sparkle with quiet excitement.

“You want to do what with me?”

“Come riding with me, Sloane. Let me show you Jersey Iron Ranch.”

I don't even pretend to think about it.

“Really?”

My smile stretches so wide my cheeks hurt.

“Really.”

“Yes. Absolutely yes.”

Chapter 29-Micah

Earlier that same morning.

Sloane is asleep before midnight.

She doesn't stir when I slide carefully out of bed.

I stand there for a long moment, just watching her.

Moonlight spills across the quilt, catching the riot of red hair spread over my pillow. One hand is tucked beneath her cheek. Her breathing is slow, peaceful.

Perfect.

This is exactly where she belongs.

Safe.

Here.

With me.

The knot in my chest loosens. I lean down and brush my lips across her forehead.

“I'll be back before you wake up, Princess.”