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Jake met Carolina’s steely gaze. “I’ve been way out of line. I jumped to conclusions and made a fool of myself.”

She gazed at him, the anger subsiding as a look of pleading burned in her eyes. “I don’t care what you think of me, Jake, but I’m begging you to contact your father, soon, before it’s too late. It would mean the world to him—and to me.”

Jake’s insides twisted. It was tearing him apart to look into her eyes and refuse her, but she had no idea what she was asking of him.

“I’ll think about it.” That was the most he could promise.

“Then I guess I’ll have to settle for that for now.” She turned away and resumed packing.

A protective urge hit him hard and fast. “I know I don’t really have a say in the matter, but I’d really like it if you’d spend the rest of the week at the

Silver Spur.”

“Why?”

To keep her safe. To keep her close. He wasn’t sure exactly which need was stronger at this moment.