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appropriate spot. Let s go back to my house.
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Mmm hmm, Ezra mumbled, but made no move to get up.
Wyn reluctantly pulled away and searched on the ground for his clothes. After
dressing, he helped Ezra pull up his jeans. Come on, big guy. I ve got a king size bed just
waiting for you.
With Wyn s help, Ezra finally made it to his feet. Will you drive? Ezra asked.
Sure, I ll bring you back in the morning for your truck.
As he helped Ezra into the passenger seat, he stopped and gave him a kiss. I don t
want to fight with you ever again.
Ezra pulled him closer. I m sure we ll fight, all couples do. The thing we need to
remember is to be open and honest about what we re fighting about.
Wyn nodded and went around to the driver s side. Ezra ran a finger down the scar on
Wyn s face. I ll get things settled with Smokey. He won t bother you again.
Wyn caught Ezra s hand and brought it to his lips. I hate to come between you and
your best friend.
You re my best friend, Ezra replied. You re my everything.
* * * *
After arriving home the next morning, Ezra went into his office and called the barn.
Jax, the ranch hand on the other end answered.
Hey, I need you to find Smokey and send him to my office.
Will do, he s out messing with the new bull.
Tell him to stop whatever he s doing and get in here. Thanks, Jax.
Ezra hung up the phone and paced the floor in front of the window. He d been unable
to sleep even with Wyn wrapped around him. Hoping like hell it was all a
misunderstanding, he went to the kitchen for a cup of coffee.
As he was pouring some of the thick brew into his favourite mug, the phone rang. EZ
Does It, he answered.
It s Ryan.
Hey, Sheriff. Wyn said you helped him out, I appreciate it.
So he told you, Ryan sounded relieved.
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Not the particulars, but he said Smokey told him to stay away from me. He stood in
front of the window and watched as Smokey strode towards the house.
I just wanted to make sure. I haven t seen Wyn that upset since the whole Doles
debacle.
Ezra eyed his old friend and took a sip of his coffee. I ll take care of it.
Talk to you later. If Wyn has any more problems, it ll become an official police
matter.
Thanks, we ll let you know. Ezra hung up as the front door opened and closed. He
walked through the kitchen into the living room.
My office, now, he said passing Smokey in the foyer.
When they entered the office, Smokey took a seat in one of the comfortable leather
chairs in front of the desk. Is there something you need to tell me? he asked Smokey.
Smokey took off his hat and ran his chocolate brown fingers over the short nap of his
hair. No, not that I can think of. The new bull looks good.
Ezra took a drink of his coffee and set the mug down. Crossing his arms, he leaned on
the door frame. Wyn said you came by his store.
He noticed the way Smokey shifted his weight in the chair. Stopped in for a minute.
Thought I might buy some new jeans.
You didn t say anything to him about staying away from me?
His friend s nostrils flared as he stood up and turned to face Ezra. That sissy-man go
crying to you?
Ezra walked forward until he had Smokey pinned against the desk. Bending down to
get right in Smokey s face, he narrowed his eyes. It took all the willpower he had not to
flatten Smokey, friend or not.
Don t you ever refer to Wyn like that again. You got me?
Sure. I m sorry if he misunderstood the reason for my visit. It was strictly innocent I
can assure you.
Wyn said you told him if he stuck around I d lose the ranch.
Smokey puffed his chest out. I m not sorry for what I said to him. You ve spent more
time with him and dealing with that club shit than you have on your own spread.
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Ezra s hands balled into fists. What I do or don t do is my own damn business. If you
don t like the way I m running things, pack up and move on. And if you ever so much as
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