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tonight, then picking the newlyweds up at Smith’s Bed and Breakfast tomorrow and driving them to the airport for their trip to Jamaica. Which, by the way, will be much nicer, now that they have their own house.”  
    That smug smile on his face tells me he agrees.  
    “Can you give me a few minutes? I’d like to show you something, but I need to check on something first,” he says.
    “Do you think you’ll be back, cowboy?” Wait what, where did that come from? That didn’t even sound like me.
    Jase shakes his head with that damn shy smile, “Nora, baby, I’ll always be back for you.”
    He takes a swig of his beer, tosses the bottle into the nearest garbage can, and walks away.  
    I can’t help but watch the floor show as he struts away. His broad shoulders and muscular back can be seen through the thin white linen shirt. A beautiful blonde stops him and whispers something in his ear, but he turns and narrows his eyes at me. When he leans down to whisper something back, jealousy assaults me. I feel like running at her like linebacker and tackling her.  
    Wow, I have never felt so much rage over a man. I’m ready to go kick that little slut’s ass. The crazy rollercoaster of emotions that he brings out in me is beginning to be too much.  
    I need to calm down. I head to the ladies room to help me regain my thoughts.
    When I’m finished, I head back to the table. I repeat in my head, Jase Madsyn, worst best man ever, arrogant, out of my league , …I also turn my phone back on and several texts from Luke pop up.
    Call me now, I just need to talk with you, NOW!
    Nora, my love, please call me!
    My stomach twists just thinking of Luke. I can’t fathom that he has anything new to say.
    Lost in my thoughts, I feel a warm breath against my ear. “You ready?”
    I think I stop breathing; his low soft voice makes me tremble. I draw my eyes up from my phone. He is in front of me holding a blanket and two long-sleeved flannel shirts.
    I narrow my eyes at him. “Ready for what, Mr. Sneaky?”
    “Mr. Sneaky? I think I like ‘cowboy’ better.” He tilts his head and holds out his hand. “Come.”
    I can’t think of a reason not to, nor do I want to. He looks so hopeful, innocent even. There is no way I want to disappoint that beautiful cowboy. I shove my phone back in my clutch purse and try to forget all about Luke Saunders.
    We walk hand in hand across the dance floor. When we pass a couple obnoxiously grinding against each other, Jase turns his head to look at me, “Maybe we can try that later?”
    I know my face turns crimson, but I manage to smack him on the arm, and he pretends to wince in pain. I laugh back at him. He is just too damn sexy to be cross with.
    When we reach the open glass door, my lungs immediately fill with the crisp night air. There happens to be a group smoking nearby, but it doesn’t affect the air that fills my lungs. The group seated at the table waves at us as we walk by. I think for a moment that we might join them, but Jase holds my hand tighter and leads us further into the night.
    He directs us on a narrow path towards a huge barn. I hesitate. “Are we headed to that barn, because you do realize I’m wearing heels, don’t you? Very beautiful pink stiletto heels with Swarovski crystals? I’m not prepared to show off my farming skills this evening.”
    Jase’s eyes drop to my heels as I lift up the hem of my dress for him to get a better look. I can barely balance myself standing there. How can I possibly walk down a grassy unknown path?
    He stops in his tracks. “I thought you might be tougher than that. Well, hop on then.”
    “Excuse me?” Did I hear that right? Honestly, I guess I would like to hop on any part of him.
    I have to find a way to stop these wayward thoughts about him, so I repeat my mantra— worst best man ever, arrogant, out of my league, and I add a new one, Luke . Just his name should be enough for me to run from another man.
    Jase cocks his gorgeous