Hazel half-expected Dylan to cancel their date to go to the animal shelter, so when her phone chimed at one-thirty, she wasn’t all that surprised. He’d talked her ear off last night about Triple Towers Ranch, and how the buildings could definitely use some work. But she’d seen his handiwork on the hardwood floors out at the cabin, and she knew if there were three men who could fix up a derelict and bankrupt ranch, it was the Royal brothers. She’d seen Dylan’s face when talking with Shane and Austin about that ranch, and she’d spent several seconds in her morning prayers on their behalf. Maybe a part of her wanted to live on that ranch with Dylan. A bigger part than you’re willing to admit, she thought, pushing one folder out of the way so she could find a report she needed to finish. Oh

