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    A party she had been enjoying until Mark Raven decided to spend an eternity in Rustlers. And now she’d spotted Cindy “Legs” Lopez making a beeline for Rex. Ramona didn’t have a jealous bone in her body, but as Cindy draped herself around Rex, who smiled politely and moved away, she really wanted to go over and knock the woman’s teeth down her throat.
    “Who’s upset you?”
    “Nice. Tall. Kissable mouth.” Avoiding eye contact with Samantha, Ramona made a point of watching their parents dancing on the makeshift floor erected between the Silver Creek B&B and the police station directly opposite and where they were standing. Nearby, and technically on duty, Matt was making eyes at Emily Coy while flirting with every woman who smiled his way.
    “Why, what’s Rex done?” Samantha asked, snagging Ramona’s attention again.
    “We may have to put our plans for the house on hold for a while. He’s not willing to sell his half to me.”
    “Yeah, it’s called payback,” Matt chimed in. “For not cleaning the john. But then again, Mona, why change the habit of a lifetime?”
    “Oh, is that all.”
    Ramona angled a scowl at Matt and then gaped at Samantha. “What do you mean, ‘Oh, is that all’?”
    “It’s not the end of the world, Mona. We can always find another house.”
    “Yeah, but I wanted this one. Sammy, we both wanted it.”
    “Have you talked to him? Told him of our plans? I’m sure—”
    “And why would I do that?” Ramona interrupted.
    “Because Rex is your partner.”
    And indeed, he was. Stephens had actually used the telephone that morning saying that he was in full agreement for Rex to buy his share and for it to happen as soon as possible. However, Ramona hadn’t been able to tell Rex because he’d been out on an emergency callout. By the time he’d returned, she’d already left for the party.
    “The man must have brass balls,” Matt again chimed in. “Either that or he’s a glutton for punishment.”
    Again, Ramona scowled at him. “Butt out.”
    “He doesn’t know, does he?” Samantha asked.
    “I haven’t had the chance,” Ramona replied. “He’s been out all day. Anyway, that’s beside the point. I’m not going to tell him about our plans. It’s none of his business.” At the dramatic eye roll, she nudged her sister. “And don’t roll your eyes like that, Sammy. I’m sure you don’t tell Mark everything.”
    “And as if by magic, the asshole appears.”
    “Man, you can’t even breathe in Rustlers,” Raven said, handing Ramona and Samantha their drinks and pointedly ignoring Matt. “So what have I missed?”
    “Not you, that’s for sure.”
    For the sake of her sister, Ramona suppressed the giggle at Matt’s continuing sarcasm. She just hoped he was wise enough to know when to stop. She sipped her wine, grimacing at its warmth, and then smiled as her parents joined them. As always, they linked hands and shared a loving look. Suddenly struck with a feeling of loneliness, she gave her father a hug. Why couldn’t all men be as faithful as her father?
    “Hey, what was that for?”
    She shrugged. “Can’t I give my dad a hug once in a while?”
    “Well, sure.” Her father smiled. “When are we going to meet this new man of yours? Rex Latimer, isn’t it?”
    Rex wasn’t her man, but at the mention of his name, Ramona felt a prickle of awareness dart down her spine. She turned, searching for Rex. She found him engrossed in conversation with Emily Coy on the other side of the street. Then he looked up, and their gazes tangled. Even from that distance, he swept her breath away with the clear message his toffee-brown eyes relayed.
    “Come over here and blow me.”
    Her pulse raced. Her heart did, too. But she ignored that. Her heart was not an issue. It wasn’t as though it was going to be broken, or even dented. No, the only issue here was she wanted Rex. She wanted him in her bed. In her mouth. In her pussy. But was it possible to