CHAPTER TWELVE

He leans over and kisses me briefly on the side of the face before dragging himself out of bed. I watch him get dressed in his boxer shorts and T-shirt from under the covers. I'm going to presume he'll get his jeans from downstairs on his way out.

This time he leans in and kisses my face. Thanks for last night, he adds as his smile grows cheekier as he continues to stare at me.

Don't bring it up. Oh, and keep your mouth shut around Kerry. Don't forget that I'm a married woman."

In agreement, he gives a little nod. Do you think I'd forget?

When I hear his footsteps leaving the barn, I know it's safe to unwind. I get comfort in the fact that his scent is still there in my bedroom by snuggling up to the pillow he left behind.

Suddenly, Kerry appears beside my sleeping body, brandishing a belt. She screams, "You disgusting Hoe," as she brings me out of my stupor. Insanity, what is this?

I awaken with a rubbing of the eyes and a sitting up. "What's the deal?" Sluggishly, I inquire.

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