She looked to her left and saw rows of neatly maintained stalls, and the bright daytime light of the open doors at the end of the rows. She fought a silly inclination to make a break for it, and instead turned toward the front office and a discussion with the strong-jawed, handsome cowboy. She paused when one of the horses stuck his head out of a stall to nicker at her, a blue roan. Out of instinct, she smiled and reached out to let him smell her hand.“Gabby!” It wasn’t a shout, but the low voice made her pull her hand back guiltily… and she wasn’t even sure why she felt guilty. When she looked up, Cooper had a stern expression on his face. “Come on in here a minute.”He stepped into the office, assuming she’d comply. Gabby hated it that she complied, but she did give a glance back at the roan horse.When she walked into the office, he stood leaning against the desk. She paused just inside the door until he indicated a chair in front of him. “Have a seat.”She sat down, nervous without quite knowing why.
