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came to insult me.”
She turned her back on him and walked away. He caught her by the arm and swung
her around.
    “I’m sorry. I’m angry and I want to take it
out on you.”
    “If you can be nice, I’ll get you a cup of
coffee.”
    He followed her to the kitchen. “It’s hot, not
fresh,” she said, picking up the coffeepot.
    “Why did you sign the contract, Marion? Was it because of me?”
    It took her a moment to answer. “Partly, I
suppose.” She sat across from him. “You once told me my secrets were safe with
you. If I tell you what’s going on around here, you have to promise not to tell
TJ. Sandy thinks he’ll try to interfere. She doesn’t want him involved now that
he’s married. His name shouldn’t be linked to a brothel.”
    She took a deep breath, blinked several
times, and smiled. Train recognized stubbornness. He’d seen the same look
numerous times at the ranch.
    “Sandy’s not doing very well. The doctor has
been coming by quite a bit. She’s told the girls it’s because he likes the
service. He’s actually giving her injections to help with pain.” She looked
into her cup of coffee. “She’s afraid she’s going to die before she has a
chance to get her affairs in order. This is our home and most of us don’t have
anywhere else to go.”
    “You do.” He reached over and ran his finger
along her knuckles.
    “I can’t let anything happen to the girls.”
She pulled her hand away. “Sandy has a brother. When he hears of her death, she
thinks he’ll try to close us down. He’ll sell our contracts. I can stop him
once I pay off Sandy. He’s one of those uncompromising preachers who believe
women will be the destruction of mankind.”
    “Well, I can’t argue with him on that one.”
    “Your dimples aren’t going to work on me.” Marion’s lips tightened to keep from smiling. And neither was his crooked smile. She
clasped her hands on top of the table. “This is no time for joking.”
    Train leaned back in his chair. “There is
another solution. You won’t like it.”
    “I’m listening.”
    “I’ll buy out your contract.”
    She sat motionless. “I can’t let you do it.
I’ve always taken care of myself.” She pushed away from the table and stood in
front of the sink with her back to him.
    “Something happened between us at the ranch,”
Train said. “I’ll wager you can’t stop thinking about me anymore than I can get
you off my mind.”
    “I’ve tried,” she admitted, thinking about all
the men in cowboy hats she’d taken to her room since meeting Train. None had
made her feel as good as his kisses.
    “I think you misunderstand.” He came to
stand directly behind her. “Accept my offer now, or I’ll pay Sandy to own you
twenty-four hours a day until your contract is fulfilled.”
    She turned around, facing him. “And what
would you do with me for twenty-four hours a day?”
    “I’ll put you to work.” He took her by the
chin and lifted her face. “Building my house.”
    Train laughed when she looked like she could
kick him in the knee.
    “Train,” TJ said, coming into the kitchen.
“I see you decided to stay.” He winked at Marion. “We miss you at the ranch.
Allison enjoyed your company.”
    “She won’t be missed for long. Marion has decided to come back with us.”
    “I did not!” She glared at him.
    “I’ll own you by the end of the night. In
fact, go pack a bag while I settle your debt to Sandy.”
    Marion stormed to the door. “I’ll talk to her right now. You’ll be going home alone,
but I assure you, I won’t be lonely here.” Flipping her hair, she turned on her
heel and disappeared down the hall.
    He watched her ass as she stalked off, candlelight
reflecting blue against her shiny black hair. His cock thickened. Soon, he’d have
that hair spread on his pillow. But, first…
    “I’ve got a small problem,” he said, turning
back to TJ. “If I buy out her contract, I’m not going to have the money for the
horses. I