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pools, three of them.” She touched the surface. “And there’s miniature golf, a spa, theaters, an ice rink, a rope and climbing course…” her voice trailed off. “This is amazing.”
    “Yea, and all the food we can eat.” Rogue said with a wistful sigh.
    “Men.” She turned and hugged him. “You’re all alike. As long as your two basic needs are met, you’re happy.”
    “What needs?” Rogue kissed her on the end of the nose.
    “Food and sex.” Kit explained as they began walking toward the elevators.
    “Hey, I know what’s important in this life.” He held the door for her, then punched the button. Rogue was determined to have a good time. This trip was important to Kit, they needed this time together. The last couple of days had been hectic, the week the Walker brothers had committed to had been a success. They’d each found their niche and the staff seemed comfortable with their decisions. Even the lawyer, Benner, seemed satisfied they’d made progress.
    “Our cabin has a balcony. It cost a little more, but I didn’t think I’d be as comfortable in one with just a port hole. I’m a tad claustrophobic,” Kit confessed as they turned down the carpeted hall.
    “Good, we’ll sit out and enjoy the view.” Rogue took the card from her and opened the door. He hoped to leave his troubles behind and commit to enjoying this trip. The only problem was that woman… Who was she? And why had she been so sure she knew him?
    “Oh, this is nice!” Kit exclaimed as she saw the roomy cabin with the king size bed and seating area. The colors of the linens and upholstery were beautiful blues with bright orange and yellow pillows. She ran her hand over the bed spread. “All of this has a beautiful tropical feel, doesn’t it?”
    “I like this swan,” Rogue pointed to a towel animal on the bed, folded in the shape of the beautiful bird.
    “Yea, I read the porters do that for the guests, leave a different animal each morning after they’ve cleaned the cabin. It’s a bit like origami, isn’t it?”
    “Yea, I guess.” Rogue walked to the balcony and opened the doors. “Hey, we’re moving.” He turned around, excited as a kid.
    “We are?” Kit joined him, watching the dock disappear, then seeing other ships in the Houston ship channel. “Soon we’ll be out at sea.”
    Rogue noticed her voice sounded a bit apprehensive. “Hey, this is going to be fun. Don’t worry.” He was trying to follow his own advice. The woman who had come up to him in the saloon haunted him. He’d seen her one other time since that night, standing across the street from D. Walker Mineral. After that, Rogue had made himself scarce. He’d taken the duties that kept him out of the office. Once Friday’s work day was over, he’d talked Kit into taking an early flight to Austin on the premise that he wanted to spend some extra time with Elijah and his mom. Both of those things were true, but the real reason had been to get out of town was because of her. He knew something was amiss, something wasn’t right. People didn’t just show up and make claims the way she did without cause. Rogue knew he’d have to deal with it, but it would wait until the cruise was over. He didn’t want any unpleasantness to intrude on his time with Kit.
    “I’m not worried,” she said, trying to convince herself the words were true. “What do you want to do first?”
    Rogue didn’t have to think twice. “Make love to my woman, then we’ll go get something to eat.” He made a grab for her and she went to him willingly.
    “Sounds good to me, cowboy.” As long as she was in his arms, Kit knew she was safe.
     
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    Back in Red Creek, Lucia sat on the edge of the narrow bed, folding and refolding a seam in her worn skirt. She didn’t know what to think. All of her hopes had dreams had seemed so near to coming true. Putting her trust in the man she’d been talking to on the internet, she’d committed herself to him and left her