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the boy was looking for employment and the Twin Rivers would be getting a deal between the kid and his dogs.
    Indy glanced warily at the men , giving them a brief nod before moving over to her saddlebags and tucking her toiletry bag away. She knew she was being rude but after having been in hiding for so long she didn’t feel comfortable around so many people. The man standing near Jake took her breath away. His dark hair and chiseled features made her think of dark nights and steamy beds. Shaking her head lightly at her bemusing thoughts, Indy wondered if she was beginning to lose her mind from being out on the range for so long. Turning, she gave a silent motion with her hand to Tweed and Chester. A few moments later, Midnight and Kahlua were walking slowly towards her followed by the two dogs.
    “ Boss, this here is Indy, the lad I told you about. Those two bringing up the horses are Tweed and Chester. Best damn cattle dogs I’ve ever seen,” Jake said.
    Jonathan had watched as the lad walked right by them with barely any acknowledgement. It surprised him as most boys his age usually wouldn’t shut up, especially if they wanted a job working for the Twin Rivers. He watched closely as the boy barely moved his hand giving the two dogs a signal. The two dogs sitting next to him immediately took off. His eyes widened when a few moments later the lad looked over towards the two horses moving toward him. Another slight hand movement had the horses standing still and the dogs returning to their spot behind him.
    “ Nice trick,” Jonathan said waiting for the lad’s reaction to him noticing the signals.
    “ Not a trick, training,” came the calm, husky reply.
    Jonathan felt a shiver run down his spine at the husky voice. His eyes narrowed as he studied what little he could see of the kid’s face. It was baby smooth with lush pink lips and a small nose. He let his gaze wander further down but couldn’t see much under the thick coat and chaps. He felt his body stir to life in sudden interest. He frowned in shock and disbelief. What was he thinking? It had been a long time since he had been with a woman so he could understand having a reaction like this to a woman but for a boy? He scowled as his eyes moved back up to the boy’s face. Dark green eyes narrowed on his as he jerked his eyes back up.
    “ Nice training,” Jonathan corrected. “Jake says you’re interested in working for the Twin Rivers.”
    Slim shoulders barely moved in a shrug . “Yes,” came the short reply.
    “ You old enough to be working? The last thing I need is your ma to come looking for you,” Jonathan replied beginning to get irritated with the boy’s attitude.
    “ I’m old enough to shave. And for your information, my ma is dead. So’s my pa,” came the short response.
    “ Sorry to hear that,” Jonathan said.
    Again, the slim shoulders shrugged drawing Jonathan’s attention to the figure hidden under the thick coat. Jonathan turned before he said something he knew he would regret. He needed to pay a visit to the brothel in town if he was having reactions like this to some smooth -faced kid. It had definitely been too long.
    “ Jake, I want you to head back to the ranch house and have doc take a look at your shoulder. Indy, you’re hired. You’ll stay here with Cal, Levi, and Duke. I want you to bring the cattle to the pasture closer to the homestead.” With a nod of dismissal he turned toward his horse.
    Indy let out a sigh of relief as she watched her new boss and two other men ride away. She felt good about her act. She could tell he misinterpreted her comment about shaving. He didn’t have to know she was talking about her legs and not her face. If she could keep out of everyone’s way and keep a low profile she didn’t have to correct their views on her, at least not at first. She didn’t owe anyone anything as far as she was concerned except a full day’s worth of work. Moving quickly , she saddled Midnight and