“s*x is off the table.” “Yeah, I got that.” I roll my eyes, smirking. “What else?” “We take things slow. Go out and talk. I’d love to meet your family and learn about the ranch and just get to know you as you.” I can’t even be mad about her no-s*x rule because honestly, that sounds like f*****g heaven. I’ve never wanted a girl to stick around longer than a night, and knowing that River wants this to work as much as I do makes every grueling day we were apart worth it. “Okay.” I smile. “I think I can work with that.” I press my lips to her cheek and groan as I inhale her fresh, clean scent. This might be harder than I anticipated. I suck in a deep breath and let it out slowly through my nose. River watches me, and I turn my head to meet her eyes that seem to see straight through me.

