"My heart was thumping in my chest as she spoke. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. I was aware of every inch of her body pressed to min..., her legs around my left leg, my left hand trapped between my jeans and her soft khaki-covered crotch, her breasts heaving against my arm, and it occurred to me that she was just as nervous as I was.Despite what she had just revealed, I thought I was being bold as I leaned my head down to where I thought her lips might be, and ended up kissing. She got to the edge of the pool and rose up to lay her arms over the edge to prop her up while keeping everything in the water.“Are you going to just stand there and gawk or are you going to offer up some of that champagne?” she asked in a playful tone. I came to my senses and went over to the wet bar near the glass doors to retrieve two glasses and put one of the bottles into the chiller. I looked over to her and she had her arms up on the edge of the pool looking at me. I calmed myself a. They’ll bring the fastest horses this side of St. Louis, I hope you and I can have some fun with them.”“Thank you Sir, and thank you Paleface. A man needs to know he has friends like you folks. I’m ready when you are Mr. Canady and my horse needs some exercise too,” Tom looked from one to the other and smiled.“Ride with us back up to where my men are fencing Tom, then Beth can ride back to the headquarters with you if you like.”“Yes Sir,” Tom smiled and looked at Beth.The three rode along at a. ?Now more then ever, since they started eating us,? I agreed with a laugh. Martha laughed along with me. ?We can’t seem to avoid that.? ?You’re a grade double A,? she said. ?I’m only a grade C and no one’s wanted me. I’ll just become dog food sooner or later.? ?How would you like to change that?? I asked. She raised an eyebrow to me. ?I’d be interested. But could I talk to you about it after I go kiss Shirley good bye.? ?Certainly,? I said. ?Your lunch here.