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“I want to do something.” She leaned into him and heard his indrawn breath.

Then he shut his eyes. “Victoria. I know you mean well. When I first met you, I doubted you could even polish a fork. I can see you care for the children, but caring isn’t enough.” He paused and opened his eyes again. “Even love isn’t enough. Ranching is a tough life. It’s not meant for families.”

His voice hitched as he continued, “Please leave, Victoria. I don’t want the children hurt. I don’t want to be—” He cut off his hoarse words.

She reached out and touched his chest. The cotton was rough, durable, the muscles beneath firm. It was as if she could trust this man with her life. He seemed so salt-of-the-earth dependable. Hardworking stock. She had to shut her eyes for a moment, for surely he was stealing her focus. “I can help. I can learn to do—”

He took her wrist and pushed her hand down. “No, you can’t help. Now leave before I do something stupid.”

She leaned closer. “Like letting me try?”

He shook his head. “No, like kissing you.”