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room. “Thanks for waiting while we settle this, Colt.” He looked back down at the papers. “Why Sally insisted we not use an attorney, but handle this transaction ourselves is beyond me.”
    Colt settled back in his chair, chuckling. “I think she and her brother were definitely of like minds. The Lonestar’s a perfect example.”
    Ty glanced up from looking at the deed. “Yeah, I couldn’t believe it when I heard Uncle James didn’t leave his half of the ranch to you. What do you think Marie will do with her half?”
    Jena noticed the tightening of Colt’s mouth before he shrugged, then laughed outright. “Uncle James certainly threw me for a loop. But I’ve got it all under control. I’m going to buy the land from his wife.”
    “How do you know she’d sell it to you?” Jena piped in.
    Colt grinned. “Marie’s retired. She’s at a point where she wants to enjoy life, not feel hemmed in by the responsibilities of running a rodeo ranch.”
    His gaze traveled between Jena and Ty. “Steele is a good man. I see him often at horse auctions. I’m happy Sally’s land is going to him. He deserves it.”
    Smoothing the short skirt of her yellow linen sundress, Jena settled on the corner of the desk to pick up the deed to the property and house. “As for why Aunt Sally asked us to take care of this in person, I think she wanted us to come back to visit Texas, considering we haven’t been here since we were kids.”
    Her brother snorted while he rolled up the sleeves of his blue cotton dress shirt. “I can do without the heat. I’ll take Maryland weather any day.”
    Jena ran her finger along the desk’s smooth surface. “I don’t know. I think Texas has a certain appeal.”
    Ty jerked his gaze to hers. “What do you mean—”
    A knock cut him off. Ty stood and walked over to the door. Opening it, he extended his hand. “Thanks for your patience, Mr. Steele.”
    The man walked into the room at the same time Jena looked up. Her stomach instantly bottomed out. Mr. Steele turned out to be her fantasy cowboy. Heat suffused her face and neck as she watched him shake Colt’s hand and discuss his latest horse purchase. When he finally met her gaze, his never wavered or showed surprise, though she knew he had to be as shocked as she was. He damned-well better be!
    “I’m sorry about the delay.” Ty cut his eyes back to her. “But my sister is a bit of a free spirit at times.”
    Harm raised a thick eyebrow and a small smile tilted the corners on his sensual mouth. “You don’t say?”
    Jena collected her wits and extended her hand, a secret smile playing on her lips. “Yes, I like to take opportunities as they arise. Jena Hudson. Nice to meet you.”
    He grasped her hand in a firm grip and met her gaze head on. The blatant look in his eyes told her he approved of her not-so-wet look. “Harmon Steele, Miss Hudson. Pleasure’s all mine.”
    Harm’s warm hand and the double meaning in his eyes made heat pool between her legs. Jena hoped her brother and cousin didn’t notice the flush she knew stained her cheeks. She withdrew her hand from his and took the seat at the desk, needing to put distance between herself and Mr. Too-sexy-for-his-own-good.
    “Okay, let’s get down to business,” Ty said, picking up the paperwork. “Jena, I’ve already signed my half of Sally’s ranch and holdings over to Mr. Steele. We just need your signature.”
    Harm pulled a check out of his pocket and set it on the desk.
    “I’m not signing the deed over,” Jena said.
    “What!” All three men said in unison, staring at her with incredulous expressions.
    She nodded and sat back in the chair, folding her arms. “I haven’t had a chance to visit Sally’s place yet. I want to before I make my decision.”
    “Do you always make it a habit of getting what you want, Miss Hudson?” Harm’s Texan accent only accentuated the steely edge in his voice.
    The look in his eyes told her he wasn’t happy. She stood and put