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“Please take a seat, Tyler.” He settled into the wooden chair and continued to dry himself. “I can offer you a coffee, or would you prefer something stronger?”
    “Coffee will be great. It’ll warm me up.”
    Madison felt like she should explain her actions. When around the Hayes men she just seemed to misbehave. “You’ll have to forgive me for sending you out into the rain. I’ve been on edge ever since my mother died. All sorts of things have come to light, things that have shocked me. Things that I didn’t know about.”
    As she made the coffee, Tyler spoke, “I know. When Pop died we learned a few things, too. He’d been a secret gambler for years. Found a large sum of money he’d been saving for a rainy day, stuffed into the back of an old wardrobe. Of course, that rainy day never came, and he never got to enjoy the benefits. Sad, really. But Gabe and I put it to good use. We invested heavily in the ranch. It’s making a good profit now.”
    “Good for you. Maybe something good will come of what I discovered.”
    “Do you want to discuss it? I’m a very good listener.”
    Madison relaxed and smiled. Tyler was very easy to talk to, but the timing just wasn’t right. She’d barely come to terms with the fact that her mother had lied to her all these years. She certainly didn’t want to discuss it right now. As she placed his cup of coffee in front of him, she shook her head. “That’s very sweet of you, but I need more time.” Without thinking she touched his shoulder. His T-shirt was soaked.
    “You’re wet through. I’m so sorry.”
    “Madi, you don’t need to apologize. I blame Gabe for most of this.”
    Feeling defensive, she replied, “I suppose Gabe told you what happened?”
    “Gabe didn’t say a word.”
    “I can hardly believe that, considering he said you share everything, including women.”
    “Madison, I promise it’s the truth. Gabe doesn’t take much seriously, but I can assure you, underneath all his bravado and devil-may-care attitude, he’s a regular stand-up guy.” She watched Tyler drain the last of his coffee and place the cup back on the table. “Thanks for the drink. I’d better be going. I need to change out of these wet things.”
    “Of course you do.”
    She walked with him to the front door. “Thanks for coming, Tyler.”
    “You’re welcome.”
    Her heart beat frantically in her chest. Just what was it about the Hayes brothers anyway? Her body couldn’t help responding sexually to them, whether she wanted it to or not. It was as if an electric current were drawing her to him. When she looked up at him, their eyes connected, and her breath caught in her throat. She knew that look. As if in a trance she watched as Tyler reached out and tucked a stray hair behind her ear. That simple gesture melted her heart. It didn’t come as a shock when he twisted his hand into her hair and pulled her into his embrace. His other hand cupped her chin, and as she looked into his amber eyes, she knew she was lost.
    “I like you, Madi. I like you a lot, and I think you like me. If I’m overstepping the mark, you let me know. Slap my face if you must, but I sure want to kiss you, lady.”

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    A stinging blow whipped across Tyler’s cheek. The blood rose in his veins. Madi looked as stunned as he felt. Her beautiful green eyes flared wide. When she raised her hand to strike him again he caught her wrist.
    “Does that make you feel better?”
    “Yes. Don’t you ever disrespect me like Gabe did.” Her voice was breathy, and charged with raw emotion. Her breasts heaved with excitement and anticipation as she stared into his eyes. Then she pulled his head down to her level, pressing her lips hard against his. Her fingers threaded into his hair.
    Taken aback, he angled her face and kissed her back, forcing his tongue between her lips. He figured Madi was a sexually charged woman, looking for physical release. My God, she’s hot. No wonder Gabe hadn’t said a