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Elliott drove to Saddle Creek and parked in the driveway of a large white house with black shutters, the swing on the wide front porch swaying in the cool breeze. Motion lights on the side of the house and the front porch turned on automatically, making the piles of snow glisten."Whose house is this, Elliott? I know we're in Saddle Cre" Sam gasped as she looked around at the neighborhood, then settled on Elliott's face. "Is this your house, Elliott? Oh my gosh, it's beautiful. I love the big trees surrounding it, protecting it from all the neighbors.""Not that there are very many neighbors, but certain times of the year the B&B does get busy." Elliott chuckled. "Let's go take a look. I know it's dark, so wait for me to help you out. The icy frozen footsteps can be hard to navigate." Elliott pulled the keys from the ignition and jumped out. He met Sam and put his arm around her shoulders as they maneuvered their way to the front porch.Once they reached the front porch, Elliott dre
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Sam's heart raced, her breaths quick and short, chills racing up and down her spine. She broke the kiss. "Come in with me and get warm. We can talk more.""Okay, not gonna turn you down." They walked toward the entrance together. He opened and held the hotel door for her. When they arrived at her door, she handed Elliott the key and he unlocked it. She reached in and turned on the light switch."It's a nice room, don't you think?" Sam asked as she threw her purse on the king-size bed, then turned to him. She found his eyes and stared into them, becoming mesmerized by the crystalline, cracked ice blue color. He put his hands on her arms and drew her closer. He kissed her lightly on the lips and pulled back to look into her eyes. Her hands sought his coat lapels and, grabbing hold of them, pulled his head to hers and kissed him passionately. His lips devoured hers, first one way then the other way. He thrust his tongue into her mouth and she happily received it, thrusting hers into his
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After a sleepless night, Elliott dreamed of blue eyes flashing intermittent with Mariah's green eyes, while he tossed and turned. He finally started his day earlier than usual. Dressed in his work jeans and heavy coat, he headed to the ranch. He worked most of the horses individually for a couple hours, then found Pedro, the ranch foreman. Leaving instructions for the rest of the horses, as well as for the ones he'd recently worked, Elliott headed back to his house and a quick shower.Elliott finished his shower, dried, and tied the towel around his waist. When he looked in the mirror to shave, he noticed his hair was getting a little long and bushy down on his collar. He would need a haircut soon. Wondering what Sam would think of his shorter hair, he began his morning routine of shaving and planning his day.Thoughts of Sam in his arms entered his mind and kept coming to the forefront of his attentions. He knew he had a busy day with calls and appointments to make in the morning an
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Sam stood on the sidewalk outside the café and looked up the street toward Elliott's shop. Man, I wish he were here!She couldn't make a decision, her mind full and blown away with her recent jaunt with Mary. So many numbers, addresses, floor plans, and designs were jumbled around in her head. She wanted someone to talk to and didn't want to burden Cindy with her problems either. She should be able to make a decision on her own. It was where she was going to live and she could afford it with her savings, but they would be depleted too soon, especially if she had to buy furniture. Even after she started to receive commissions on her sales it would be tight and she'd never be able to afford a car. She would be dependent of someone else for rides anywhere outside this small city.Sam sauntered up a small incline and found herself in front of Elliott's shop. She inched closer to the door and saw a number of people inside milling around the racks of merchandise. But no Elliott. Maybe he h
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Samantha scurried around her hotel room, fixing the pillows on the bed over and over again, making sure the chair at the desk was pushed in all the way, placed just right. She wanted everything to be perfect when Elliott arrived. She looked in the mirror too many times to count. Admitting to herself she looked good, she twirled, watching her long, red print skirt whirl about her legs and pulled down the back of her matching long red sweater.Knock, knock, knock, she heard on the door. One more glance in the mirror to make sure her necklace was centered, she took a long, deep breath and exhaled as she strutted to the door, her back straight, head held high. She put her hand on the doorknob and hesitated for only a second.Finally, she turned the knob and pulled open the door. There stood Elliott in all his resplendent glory. So happy to see him, it was all she could do to contain herself from running into his arms."Hi you, come in for a minute. I need to get my coat.""You look bea
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"What happe" Allen, the hotel manager asked, his voice trailing off when he saw the disarray. "Oh I see. How did someone get in here? Did you lend your key to anyone?""Of course not. I'm as surprised as you by all this." Sam motioned with her hand to encompass the entire room. "Wait till you see the message in the bathroom."Allen stepped out of the bathroom with bewilderment written all over his face. He shook his head as he glanced around the room, as if making an assessment."Well, at least everything is reparable, nothing that can't be fixed. I assure you, ma'am, this is a very safe and secure hotel and we will get to the bottom of this. Have you called the Sheriff?""Yes," Elliott answered as Mitch walked into the room, followed by a deputy."Gentlemen let me get out of your way and find another room for Ms. Williams, so she can remove her things as soon as possible," Allen said as he hastened toward the open door."Allen, that won't be necessary. I'm taking Ms. Williams to
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Elliott pulled his truck in front of the entry doors of the Travis Bed and Breakfast in Saddle Creek. Elliott's house was located catty-cornered from the large wraparound porch of the B&B and at just the right angle he could see the upstairs windows. After directing Sam where to park, he helped her from her car and up the front steps. He knocked on one of the double stained-glass doors, and then opened it. He set down one of the two pieces of luggage he'd carried in with him.Victoria Amley hurried down the winding staircase to meet her new guests. Elliott had called ahead of their arrival and explained why they'd be checking in so late. He had gone to school with her and she hadn't aged a bit. Tall and willowy, her beautiful face lit up when she looked down at Elliott. Long auburn hair hung in a long braid down her back and her bright green cat-like eyes didn't seem to miss a thing. She was dressed casually in a midnight blue velour two-piece pantsuit and slipper socks, and she looke
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The next morning, Sam waited on the porch, breathing in the cool, fresh air, pacing to stay warm, for Elliott to pick her up. When he arrived, she jumped inside his already warm vehicle. He leaned over and lightly kissed her cheek. He drove a short distance before parking outside of Rosie's."Good morning, Susan. How've you been?" Elliott asked as an older woman with graying hair met them with menus and led them to an empty booth."It's a great morning so far. Haven't seen you or your friends for a while. Where have you been keeping yourselves? Out of trouble, I hope."He laughed, a loud guffaw echoing through the place. "I've been busy, helping out at the ranch every morning and working at the shop." He placed his hand on the middle of Sam's back as they followed Susan to a booth on the right side of the restaurant and helped her off with her jacket. He took off his jacket and hung them both on hooks at the outside end of the booth."Let me introduce you to Samantha, or Sam, as sh
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