The magic of the night had vanished, replaced with the reality of life. "Who was on the phone?" she asked. "My brother." Chase had been quiet since the call, but his hold on her was still secure. "I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I could hear the whole conversation. Should I buy a gun before tomorrow night?" She felt him chuckle at her words, and a tiny bit of the tension eased from his body. "You know how to shoot a gun?" "My dad was a sheriff. I can shoot anything." He whistled softly. "You can borrow one of my guns if Travis gets out of line. He'd appreciate a woman with a gun." He was silent for a moment, and she closed her eyes, lulled by the smooth gait of the horse and the warmth of Chase's body. She didn't want to think about choices, the future, or a hostile brother coming to the ranch to drive her away. She just wanted to be in this moment, enjoying the sensation of being held in Chase's arms, and breathing in air so fresh it seemed to make her lungs twenty pounds lighter each time she inhaled.
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