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‘You’re a fine nursemaid,’ Adam told her.

‘It’s the least I could do. Particularly after you travelled all this way just to be with me.’ With sudden shyness, Savannah lowered her gaze. ‘I’m so sorry about what … happened to you. I promise we don’t usually find such ruffians around these parts. You’ll be absolutely safe here with me. I’ll make sure of it.’

It was preposterous—but kind—of her to suggest she could protect him. Adam didn’t understand why she thought he’d come to the Territory to be with her, though. Unless she’d found his saddlebags and his journals? Unless she knew about his work for the agency? He glanced sideways. All he saw was his rucksack, full of essentials like his shaving razor and soap and extra clothes.

After you travelled all this way just to be with me.

A few seconds too late, the truth struck him. Savannah Reed, Adam realised, thought he was her mail-order groom!