That was when I knew. Beau never intended on kissing me. That was mistake, and we both knew it. “You aren’t leaving Hallow Ranch,” he declared. “I have to, Beau,” I told him, my voice unsteady, heart pounding. “No, you don’t. You are under my damn protection, and the safest place for you is here.” I waited: like a fool I waited for him to add on to that sentence. With me. When those words didn’t come, I mentally shook it off and took a few steps back. Being here with him was dangerous.
