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at Dirk.
    “You didn’t do the decorating?”
    “No way. There’d be one big chair and a large television. My sister designs clothes, and she also has a good eye for decoration. She insisted I let her have a free hand. It worried me, but I took a chance. She did a good job. I’m comfortable here except it seems too big for just one man.”
    Chelsea ignored that comment. Dirk motioned for her to follow him.
    “Tomorrow, I’ll show you around. Tonight, I’ll show you your room.” He led her to the left and down a hall. “There are three bedrooms on this side. On the other is the master bedroom and my study. Feel free to wake me if you need anything.”
    He took her to the last room at the back of the house.
    “This is the largest, and hopefully the quietest, so I don’t wake you when I get up early. I’ve got to meet with Ty and discuss what has been happening since I left. Later, I’ll pop in and see how you are doing. Help yourself to anything in the kitchen.”
    “Thanks for everything, Dirk.”
    “No problem. Good night.”
    Part of her wanted to go to him and ask to sleep in his bed, close to his warm body. But he was keeping her at arm’s length since she’d called off their wedding.
    She glanced around. The bedroom was done in a subtle lilac with a bedspread and curtains in white with tiny purple flowers. Definitely a girl’s room. Did Dirk want children? She imagined a little boy with his sky blue eyes and shiny black hair.
    Chelsea shook her head. She must be tired. Heading to the adjoining bathroom, she threw off her clothes. A quick shower, and then she was going to sink into that soft mattress. She couldn’t wait.

    * * * *

    Dirk sat on the side of his bed. The thought of Chelsea on the other side of the house sent a rush of desire through his body. She’d disappointed him in stopping the marriage. Perhaps she was right.
    Still, he was going to continue with his plan to seduce her. He doubted he could ever have her permanently. He might as well enjoy their being together as long as he could make it last.
    Her father had pretty much ruined life on a ranch for her. Her memories stopped her from seeing how it could be between a man and his wife. He’d make sure she got to see Ty and Lily a lot. And he intended to show her what he wanted in a wife.
    Morning couldn’t come fast enough. He was ready to start on his backup plan.
    He slept in short naps. As soon as the sun peeked across the horizon, Dirk got out of bed. Being quiet he dressed, made a pot of coffee, and took his mug on his trip to Ty’s home. The engine of his truck may have woken her, but he doubted it. She was exhausted last night, both physically and emotionally.
    Dirk waved at several cowhands as he rode by. The cool, clean breeze coming in his truck window felt good. All the familiar scents of cattle, horses, and hay told him he was home.
    Ty must have heard him coming. He stood at the kitchen door. “Come on in and tell us all about your adventures.”
    Lily sat at the table drinking hot chocolate.
    “Where’s little Diana?”
    “In bed sleeping, thank goodness.” Lily smiled. “She woke twice, but Ty was sweet enough to get up with her the last time.”
    “She actually slept all night the night before last. We thought maybe she’d continue, but she was teasing us,” Ty said, a smile on his face.
    “Tell us what happened?” Lily asked.
    Dirk turned the chair around and sat. Briefly, he explained how they’d rescued Chelsea and the two soldiers. “Of course, none of this can be known. The military has given their account. I don’t want it questioned.”
    “We understand,” Ty said. “How’s your lady friend? Drake said you almost married her.”
    “Yeah. She got cold feet. It’s all right. While she’s here, I plan to wear her down.” He told them a little about her experiences on her family’s ranch. “Unless I can show her a better way a couple can live together out in the country, she’ll take off