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slowpoke. Dinner’s almost ready. Nan’s cooking a special meal tonight for our guest.”
    Sabrina shot her a pleased look. “Just for me?”
    “Of course you, silly. So get a move on and head over to the kitchen. Nan likes company while she’s cooking. I’ll meet you there once I finish up with Josh.”
    Josh turned to her and pulled on the front of his hat. “Nice to meet you, Sabrina. Hopefully I’ll see you again.”
    There he went again with that sexy drawl. It’s like he knew the sound melted her from the inside out. You can bet on it . She smiled. “Nice to meet you, too. I’m sure I’ll see you around.” Even if I have to show up on your doorstep, Mr. Hunky Neighbor.
    Once Elise and Josh walked off, Sabrina finished up with Lightning, then made her way over to the kitchen.
    “Hi, Sabrina,” the older lady called out from her position near the stove. Her white teeth made a striking contrast against her dark skin as she gave Sabrina a broad, friendly smile. “Come on in and sit down. Tell me how you’re enjoying your vacation so far.”
    “Oh, no, you don’t. I might be a guest, but I like to do my fair share.” Sabrina approached the sink and washed her hands. “How can I help?”
    “I like you.” Nan beamed, gripping the skillet’s handle to turn over a piece of chicken. Nodding toward the cooked potatoes in a blue and white bowl near the sink, she said, “Why don’t you mash those up and then add some butter, milk, and salt and pepper.”
    “Will do.” Sabrina picked up the bowl and used the utensil Nan had sitting in it. While she mashed the potatoes, voices outside drew her gaze to the open window.
    Elise and Josh stood not far from the stable talking. He put his hand on Elise’s shoulder as he said something to her, then laughed at her response. He smiled easily with Elise, his expression intent as he listened to her. Yep, he definitely had feelings for her friend. The knowledge made her a little sad for Josh. He must really feel torn to be attracted to someone who’s already taken.
     
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    Dinner with Mace, Colt, Elise, and Nan was a treat. Her first night at the ranch, Sabrina and Elise had gone out to eat, and the other nights had been Colt, Elise and her eating together. Mace had joined them once before, but tonight they all enjoyed a special home-cooked meal with Nan, making it extra special.
    At the end of the meal, Colt had turned quiet as he picked up Elise’s hand and kissed the palm. “The next two weeks won’t go by fast enough,” he said, his gaze earnest and totally engrossed in his wife.
    Elise smiled and leaned in to kiss him on the cheek. “They’ll go by faster than you expect, I imagine, since you’ll be so busy following the rodeo to a few towns.”
    “Yeah, but you’ve got a distraction,” he complained with a half-smile, nodding to Sabrina.
    “Oooh, to have a handsome man say I’m a ‘distraction’ and really mean it.” Sabrina fluttered her lashes wistfully and fanned her face.
    “Elise, have you noticed what a smokin’ distraction your friend is?” Mace said, eyebrows raised suggestively. “I’m not getting a lick of work done,”
    Sabrina giggled and threw her uneaten biscuit at him. God, he was great for the ego, not to mention a lot of fun.
    Just as a round of laughter spread around the table, the phone rang. Elise got up to answer it while Colt pinned a stern look on Mace. “You’d better learn to focus real quick, little brother. You’re running the ranch while I’m gone.”
    “Ah, man, do I have ta?” Mace mock complained. He gave Sabrina a heated look. “I planned to play chase.”
    Sabrina’s eyes widened. “You mean that’s not what you have been doing since I got here?”
    “Nah, darlin’. That was just warming up.” He pushed back from the table and began to re-tuck his denim shirt into his Wranglers as if trying to look good for a date. “I might have to be the responsible one while Colt’s gone, but I’ll