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"I trust nature more than you"

"Tenderfoot," Clay said his hand over his heart "Your words destroy ht there was ot Colby wor stories about an's head Stories about Colby's irlfriends, none of which were around for more than a few months, filled the air His interest in work and no play left no rooainst brother, especially with the contempt in his voice

"Why did you return?" she asked "Why do you despise your brother?"

"Because," but then he stopped "No, you don't You ist with me" He turned and stared out over the lake Noas her chance to leave When she turned, a rustling caught his attention He grabbed her arlared at him and then looked away

Tihted stare, but refused to look at hi dismay Great I didn't leave a note When will they notice I'an wondered

"Tian said I have to stay outside to be rescuedWhen her teeth chattered and her body trembled, she unrolled the shirtsleeves and buttoned them But the shivers never stopped "Can we build a fire?" she asked

"No The earth is too dry One spark and this place goes poof"

Megan rubbed her ar hoo into the cave where it's warm" She refused the offer of his hand "Suit yourself" He sauntered ahistling Little light shone off the lake and the screeching owls caused shivers

She doubted in her ability to find her way to the ranch in the dark "Fine," Megan said, sto Clay

Even with a candle lit, its yellowish glow highlighting the petroglyphs that depicted an did not feel safe She knew Clay would not harm her, but why the secrets and deception?

"Co the floor beside hian looked towards the entrance "He's not coe for years" His tight-lipped smile irritated her