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and thrusting her fingers into his hair. It curled at his nape and looked as if it needed a good cut, but it was beautiful compared to the carefully styled look of her ex-husband, David.
    “Guess it will just be the two of us then,” he said with a flash of white teeth.
    “T-two of us?”
    “Yeah, I’ll be taking you out. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you.”
    Sophie blinked, wondering if she’d imagined the mischievous tone to his words. Glancing around the interior, she took a moment to steady her thoughts. The two flights and long drive here must have sent her delirious. It was her imagination that had sparks of chemistry shooting between them.
    The inside proved to be a little more like what she had expected. Wood everywhere and lots of leather chairs but none of the sweet homeliness she thought she’d find. Elm Creek Ranch was definitely a business and not just a fully working ranch.
    “Here you go.” Luke grabbed her hand, making her jump, and pressed a key into her palm. The callused touch made her arm prickle, and she jerked away in surprise. Luke’s brows rose but he didn’t comment as he stepped around the counter and took her suitcase once more. “Your room is just up the stairs, though you’ll only be in it for one night. Tomorrow we hit the trail.”
    “I can take my case,” she said as he ambled over to the steps and she scurried to catch up.
    “Now, ma’am, you’re a guest here, so I’ll be taking your case, thank you.”
    Well that told her. Dropping back, she used the moment to admire the curve of his ass against his jeans as they ascended the stairs. God, what was wrong with her? Lusting after a cowboy? And she still had five days of his company to deal with. They were going to be five very long, very frustrating days.
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    Luke smirked when he closed the door behind him, their guest safely installed in her room. Now if anyone needed some time in the saddle, that woman did. He was used to Brits visiting the ranch, so he couldn’t put it down to their infamous stiff upper lip. No, Sophie just needed to learn how to take it easy. Definitely a control freak there. She hadn’t even wanted him to help with her suitcase.
    Damn if he didn’t find that posh little accent enticing though. Teamed with a long, lithe figure and perky breasts as well as a cute face, Luke’s body responded to her in ways he didn’t even want to think about. Long chocolate-colored hair, messy from her travels, begged for his touch, and a dainty mouth longed to be covered by his.
    He scowled as his jeans grew tight. This was going to be a long five days. But he didn’t have any choice. The rest of the guys were already out with their other guests, and the end of the season never normally warranted many of them on hand. So it was him or no one.
    Stomping down the stairs, he snatched his hat from the counter and stepped outside, drawing in a deep gulp of air. He looked forward to taking her out, showing what the wilderness had to offer. It had been a while since he’d personally taken anyone out, but it was about time.
    Straightening his hat, he sighed. He would be the perfect gentleman, he told himself. No need to get involved with another tourist. Eve hadn’t been English but they were all the same. They loved the idea of a cowboy but not the reality. He’d certainly sparked some interest in Sophie—he recognized that much—but interest was all it would be. At thirty-three, he needed to settle down, not be a quick fling for someone looking for a dream guy. Soon she’d be back in England and would have forgotten all about him.
    Luke made his way over to the stables to check the horses and make sure he had everything they needed. Five days in the wilderness called for decent supplies.
    He recalled Sophie’s dark eyes flaring with interest and grimaced.
    And plenty of self-control.
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    After a quiet breakfast, Sophie packed her belongings into her travel pack and made her way to the stables