rest will be catered. We also hired a company to put in one of those blow-up jumping pens for the kids.”
“That’s right, you did mention that.”
“Even our father is flying out to celebrate.”
Heath seemed excited. She’d heard his mom had died a few years back. A bit of envy seeped in. Family was so important to her. Because they’d just thrown a big bash for her dad’s birthday, her folks decided to forgo the usual Fourth of July picnic on their ranch. Instead, they were driving to Cheyenne to see some friends.
Sam hadn’t been in the Watson ranch house before. While she’d seen it from the road, the one-story home was larger up close. Heath cut the engine, got out, and rushed around to open her door. “Let me show you where you can change.”
Inside, the house smelled like rich cedar and leather. There was a sunken living room with leather sofas and chairs. One wall was mostly glass and overlooked the range and mountains in the distance. “This is beautiful.”
“I’m glad you like it.”
Heath took her hand and led her down the hallway. “You can change in here.”
When he pushed open the door, her breath caught. She never expected such a feminine room. “I like it.”
“It’s pink.”
She turned around. “I see that.”
“I thought you didn’t do pink. That it’s too girly.”
Heath had picked out her cast color when she was sedated. She’d gotten used to the feminine color. “I can appreciate some frill.” She didn’t ask why two men would have such a feminine room. Maybe they liked to entertain women, and this was their way of letting the women know they had a feminine side.
He smiled and nodded as if he didn’t believe her. She ducked in and quickly changed. The problem was that she hadn’t been this naked in years. The suit had been a present from her younger sister who insisted that every girl needed a sexy two-piece. Now, Sam regretted not buying something more concealing.
Using the towel she brought, she wrapped it around her body. She might look stupid, but she didn’t care. When she stepped out, Heath wasn’t around. She found her way back to the living room. Heath came out of the kitchen carrying two drinks in large plastic cups, wearing board shorts. Her breath hitched at the sight. His rippled abs and broad chest made her heart race.
“Ready?”
She expected him to comment on the towel, but he didn’t. “Yes.”
“Follow me.”
They exited onto a large, raised, wooden deck, which took them down some steps. At the bottom sat a large pool with an attached whirlpool. The view from there was stunning. Heath set down the cups and held out his hand. “Ready for some therapy?”
She inhaled and dropped the large towel. Despite it being July, there was a bit of a chill to the air. Heath moved toward her. His eyes got that smoldering, molten look to them. Uh-oh . She dropped her gaze and let him lead her into the water.
“Whoa. That’s hot.”
“You’ll get used to it in a minute. Your arm will love it. Remember, we’re doing this for medicinal purposes.”
Two workers were about two hundred feet away installing the inflatable house. Given there were people coming and going, she’d be safe. She did have that moment when she wanted to rub her fingers over his rippled abs.
“Okay.”
When she got to the middle of the whirlpool and dropped into the water, her arm burned. The skin was sensitive from being in the cast for so long. Heath reached out and massaged her fingers.
“Go sit on the bench and let me work your arm.”
“I’m game.”
There was a recliner in the whirlpool with a headrest. She slipped onto it, leaned back, and gave Heath her arm. He was kneeling next to her, rubbing her fingers, and then massaging her arm. She couldn’t think of anything better right now.
“You got your cast off! Mind if I join you?”
She jerked up at Wade’s voice. He was dressed in boots and jeans so she was sure he just wanted to see her reaction.
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