Shay woke on Monday with the scent of cologne and chocolate in her nose. It was heavenly, and she stayed under the covers for another few minutes, reliving the splendid afternoon she’d spent with Austin Royal the day before.
They’d talked about normal things. Nothing to do with the equipment or the ranch, and it felt so dang good to have a real friendship with someone.
She reminded herself that she had friends in town. That she didn’t need to be friends with these men who’d bought her ranch out from under her. But Grape Seed Falls was far away, and it sure would be nice to have some allies out here.
So Austin happened to make her heart dance in anticipation and be the most handsome man she’d ever laid eyes on. She couldn’t help that.
The brownies had come out beautifully gooey and choc
