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“I can see that.”

But he still didn’t pull away, and he continued to hold her, and she didn’t want him to let her go. He leaned down and kissed her.

She put her hands on his arms and then slowly moved them up, circling them around the back of his neck. He still wore his jacket, but as he pulled her closer so there was no gap between them, she felt the hard ridge of his cock pressing against her front.

She bit down on her lip, and then he kissed her. He loosened his grip on her ass, and he moved toward the waistband of the sweatpants she wore.

“I made you breakfast,” she said.

“I can wait for breakfast.”

She was willing to wait for breakfast as well, only his stomach started to growl, and Kate pulled away. “You’re going to eat.”

He reached for her, and she swatted at his hands, telling him to sit down. She dished him up a large plate of breakfast, and the coffee was ready, so she handed him a large mug. He thanked her and sat down, with his gaze still looking at her.

“You better join me.”

“Has anyone ever told you that you’re incredibly bossy?”

“They tell me, but I don’t listen.”

She laughed and shook her head, filled a plate of food, then moved toward the table. She felt his gaze on her, and she couldn’t help but look at him, especially as he seemed to be watching her.

“Are you sore?” he asked.

“Are you just trying to embarrass me?” she asked.

“I want to know that you’re all right.”

“I’m good. Everything is good.” She couldn’t help but remember last night when he asked her how she was still a virgin. He’d been shocked.

It wasn’t like she planned for this. It just happened.

Kate wanted to change the subject, and she tried to think of anything that would change it. “How is breakfast?”

“It’s absolutely delicious. You’re a good cook.”

“Thank you.”

“So, you run your own business, and you’re a good cook, and you’re a virgin. Is there anything else I don’t know about you?” Cruz asked.

Kate knew her face must be on fire right about now. “Actually, I’m no longer a virgin, seeing as you took care of that last night. Also, there is nothing else to know.” She cut into one of the waffles and took a bite. It was fluffy and light. She had even given herself a scoop of beans, although they were not her favorite. Still, food was food.

****

Cruz was absolutely besotted with her.

This morning, it had been impossible to leave her, but he knew he had to, because if he didn’t leave her, he’d have to when she was awake. Cattle still needed to be tended, and the fences checked. Most of the work on the ranch had already been completed so it was just the day-to-day living.

He fed the cattle, and they were in the barns out in the pasture to keep warm. He took care of his cattle and his land. It was a reputation he’d spent many years building, and people knew when they dealt with him, they got the best. That was how he worked and would continue to always work.

Looking across the table to Kate, she didn’t have a lick of makeup on. Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail, which seemed to be how she wore it all the time. The sweatshirt she wore was too large, and the pants were as well. She’d tightened them up with the cord that was fed through the waistband. She looked so damn cute.

Before he left, he’d gotten her a spare toothbrush as well. He wanted her to be comfortable. Did she even realize how good she looked in his kitchen?

The food was absolutely delicious, and he had a feeling the men would absolutely fall in love with Kate. However, she had the fabric shop, and her business was successful.

He pushed all of that bullshit out of his mind and watched her. This is what he always did, even when he went into town, and found himself drawn to Kate. She was a lovely woman, through and through.