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| worrying about you. Don't take any risks. Stay close to home and keep a rifle loaded at all times." |

| "I shall," Sasha said, reveling in the feel of his arms around her. When he discovered that she had not stayed true to her words and had followed him, he might never hold her again! |

| "I must go," Ashton said, stepping away from her. He gave Crispin a nod, and Crispin brought his horse to him. "But first I'll see you safely back to the house." |

| "That's not necessary," Sasha said, smoothing her skirt down as the wind threatened to lift it and reveal the breeches beneath it. "It's not that far." |

| She glanced over at a thick stand of eucalyptus trees and got a glimpse of the horse that she had left hidden there, her boots, shirt and travel attire waiting for her in the saddlebag. |

| She then looked innocently up at Ashton and melted inside when his mouth lowered and met her lips in a sweet and lingering kiss. |

| Then he swung away from her and mounted his horse. She waved at him as he rode away, then smiling mischievously, ran toward her horse. |

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