Travis harrumphed and strode past Manny into the city slicker’s line of vision.
Tucker straightened his shoulders as he flexed his chest muscles. “You got something else to say?”
Travis gave him the once over. The guy obviously worked out. But of course he would. Probably had his own personal gym. Travis stood taller in his boots. “My momma told me if I didn’t have anything nice to say, to keep my trap shut.”
“Then maybe you better start mindin’ your manners, cowpoke.” Tucker’s jaw tensed. He took two steps forward.
Sarah scrunched her slightly freckled nose as if the stench of manure had all of a sudden increased tenfold. She stroked her fingers over her boyfriend’s arm. “Never mind him, sweetie. He’s just the local horse whisperer and altar boy. Hardly worth the effort.” With sugar lacing her tongue, she cooed, “Come on, Tucker. We’ll see the horses tomorrow. Let’s go for a walk in the garden until cocktails are served.”
The tension in his face melted. He laid his hand on the small of her back and purred. “After you, angel.”
Swiveling on her boot heel, she sashayed away, nestled under Tucker’s protective arm.
Any desire Travis had to eat supper waltzed out with them.
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