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go and find Shelley, and she can come round to help with Sam.” She strode off, and I gazed at Jon as I gently walked Sam back and forth to cool him down. Jon had come back after all. After last night’s fireworks with Danny and Colette, I wouldn’t have been surprised if I never heard from him again.
    I reached the gate and dropped out of the saddle to land opposite Jon. I looked up at him. Did I dare to steal a kiss?
    He didn’t hesitate—he just bent down and brushed his lips over mine. “I know it’s short notice,” he said, “but I wondered if you had any plans for tonight?”
    Tonight? I had to fight to keep the delight from my face. “No, not after I’ve finished here. I need to feed Sam and settle him for the night, and I need a shower. But after that, I’m good.” I babbled in my excitement. “What did you have in mind?”
    “Well, I’ve an early start tomorrow, so nothing too exciting. I don’t suppose you fancy coming back to my parents do you? Mum and Dad are out for the evening. We’d have the house to ourselves for a few hours.”
    I thought about it. If his parents were coming back, I should be safe enough with him. The kissing so far had been intense. Would he be looking to take things further? Again, my emotions tossed around. I took a quick breath. He’d been a perfect gentleman so far. Despite everything, I felt I could trust him.
    “Do you want to give me their address, and I’ll come down later? Save you waiting?”
    I heard footsteps and turned to see Clare with Shelley in tow. The junior took Sam by the bridle, to walk him slowly until he was cool, while Clare strolled back to the stable block with Jon and myself.
    “You could,” said Jon. “Or I could come back to your house and wait while you get washed and changed.” His suggestion made sense, but I still had the small problem of Danny. I wanted to ask him why he was being such an ass, but not in front of Jon.
    I glanced across at Clare and she understood my discomfort. Her eyes gleamed, and she winked at me. “I’ll divert Danny for an hour or so. Shell and I will look after Sam, so you may as well go.”
    “Thanks Clare. I’ll return the favor some time.” I gave her a brief hug. I’d noticed Jon’s frown at the mention of Danny, so I grabbed his hand and gave it a squeeze. His fingers tightened around mine. I’d explain later about Danny.

5.3 Colette
    After my excesses the night before, I planned a quiet evening at home. Danny had confused me, and I needed to talk to him. I had no idea how things were between us.
    First, we’d fucked each other’s brains out with some of the most glorious, intense sex I’d ever had. Then he’d walked off without a backward glance, but later, he’d been such a comfort. I was stupidly, ridiculously drunk. Part of me had wanted to show him I could play games too—the rest of me was just plain upset. He’d cuddled me, put me to bed, kissed me tenderly, and left me alone. I hadn’t seen him since.
    When I saw Anita arriving home, I perked up. She might tell me what kind of mood he was in at the stables, as if that could be any kind of indicator.
    I went to put the kettle on, failing to notice she wasn’t alone.
    “Wanna brew?” I called out, but then I stood speechless, clutching the jar of instant coffee as she walked into the kitchen, hand-in-hand with Jon Craigowan. I had to admit, they made a handsome couple, even with her still in her stinky riding clothes. She giggled at something he said, and he looked at her in a way that made me envious. I’d never had anyone look at me like that.
    “Hey.” Anita sounded unsure of herself. “I’ve just come home to get changed, and then we’re going back out.”
    She smiled at Jon, and I would have sworn she was glowing. She was smitten with him. It didn’t take a genius to see that.
    “Well then, would you like some coffee?” I turned to Jon, remembering my manners. “I was completely off my head last night. Sorry.”
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