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    “I do. I’ll wait here while you to grab some clothes.”
    “Okay, thanks.” Standing, he grabbed my hand helping me up and I went inside of the house to grab my night gown and some clothes for tomorrow. My heart aching, I wasn’t ready to be attracted to another man. Although attracted was to small of a word. It went beyond attraction, my body heating up with every glance I take at him. I saw only heart ache looking at him, he is a good man, but just as guarded as I am. I would never be able to break down the walls and see the man underneath. The woman who does finally infiltrate that mans heart will be the luckiest woman on earth. I envy this non-existent woman already. Grabbing my things, I threw in a small bag and walked back out on the porch as my phone started ringing. My heart in my throat I looked at Ian in a panic. Picking it up, he looked at the screen.
    “It’s prince charming.” He said sarcastically, looking at me.
    “I forgot to turn it off.” Walking towards him.
    Looking at me, he turned it off and handed it to me, “Problem solved.”
    “Thanks.” Shoving it back into my purse. Standing up, he took the bag from my arms and I forgot what it was like to have a gentlemen around. Making my way slowly across the yard, my heel falling into a hole Ian caught me on the way down. “Thank you Ian.” Stumbling, he held on to my waist this time.
    “You look nice, don’t get me wrong. However, you need to get some boots for around out here.”
    “Yeah, I know. I will. Next on my to do list.” Completely aware of his arm around my waist. My skin tingling under his touch, the wind carrying his cologne to my nose. Helping me up the steps of his porch I actually wept inside when he let go of me.
    Expanding his arms wide, “Welcome to my shack.”
    It looked about the same as it did when I dated Grant, the few times I was over. “Thank you again for letting me stay. I will sleep better tonight knowing he isn’t going to find me here.”
    “Not a problem Lizzy. Let me show you to your room so you can get settled for the night.”
    “Thanks.” Smiling nervously. I wasn’t tired but I wasn’t about to get in his way either. Following him up the steps I had a nice view of his backside. His muscles in his back flexing with each step he took, I was quick to look away when we made it to the top of the landing.
    Opening up one of four doors, “It isn’t much but hopefully you’ll get some rest.” He said walking in and flipping on a lamp next to the bed.
    Smiling, “It’s perfect. Thank you.” Catching my face in the vanity mirror, most of my cover up I used on my face had been wiped off from my tears, and my bruise was yet again painfully evident. Putting my hand to my face and looking down and away from him, embarrassed. “Thanks again Ian.”
    Feeling him standing behind me, his hand rested on my shoulder. “You don’t have to be ashamed Lizzy. You’re not the coward, he is. You did the right thing and left, you shouldn’t feel like you have to hide anything.”
    Turning and looking into those stunning blue eyes, I had a torrent of emotions rush through me and I couldn’t help it when I leaped into his arms for a hug. “Thank you so much Ian. You’re to kind to me.”
    Squeezing me and stepping back out my grasp, he looked extremely nervous. “Um, you still remember where the bathroom is?”
    Shaking my head yes, he walked to the door not looking back. “Okay well, anything you need just make yourself at home.” Walking out and shutting the door gently.
    Slipping my heels off, I undressed and threw on my nightgown. Looking around the room, it had plush blue carpets. An old dresser with a mirror stood to the side of the bed. A beautiful sleigh bed took up the most room with a blue and white comforter. A big picture window looked out onto the driveway, and the miles and miles of farm land. Sighing, and walking to the mirror I undid my braid, letting my hair fall into waves on my