Rawhide And Roses
“He had intentionally separated himself from the group. There had been marshmallows to roast on thin branches, and lively conversation from the guests and his men, but he hadn’t gotten involved. He couldn’t let his guard down long enough tonight to allow himself camaraderie. He was afraid he’d slip, drift over to Kim’s side, and before he realized it, pull her close to him. It was an image that kept creeping into his mind; he had to get rid of it.
It was extremely important that he keep his guard up for the remainder of the trip. It would be all to easy for him to let it down to a point where he’d never get it back up again.
He wasn’t up for that risk. He had to set the example for his men. Hadn’t he just fired one of his best wranglers less than two weeks ago because he’d sneaked off with a guest for a little afternoon delight? Yes, he had. And Ben and Luke would be watching, not that they were deliberately trying to catch him at anything. They were good men, and loyal, and he wanted ...to keep it that way.MoreLess
It was extremely important that he keep his guard up for the remainder of the trip. It would be all to easy for him to let it down to a point where he’d never get it back up again.
He wasn’t up for that risk. He had to set the example for his men. Hadn’t he just fired one of his best wranglers less than two weeks ago because he’d sneaked off with a guest for a little afternoon delight? Yes, he had. And Ben and Luke would be watching, not that they were deliberately trying to catch him at anything. They were good men, and loyal, and he wanted ...to keep it that way.MoreLess
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