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Her defenses immediately went up and she placed her hands on her hips. “Why not? It’s my home, and I need to take stock of what happened.”
“I’m not saying you can’t go. I’m saying that you shouldn’t go yet.”
“That’s ridiculous. I can’t get my insurance to do anything until I know what to claim.”
Mr. Callahan stared at her for what felt like an eternity, then shook his head again. “That’s what the fire report will do. You are better off letting them sort this out before you head over.”
She snorted. “If you think I’m the kind of woman who will sit by, twiddling her thumbs instead of rolling up her sleeves and doing what it takes to get things done, then you have no idea who you’re dealing with.”
“Clearly.”
His single statement brought her up short. “Pardon?”
He dragged his hand down his face and let out a sigh. “Let me guess, you’re going over there whether I like it or not.”
“You bet I am. You have zero control over what I do.”
“And what if I told you that you’d be making a target out of yourself?”
She scoffed. “A target for what? The animals?”
He merely looked at her like the answer to her question was obvious.
“Then give me one of your guns and I’ll protect myself. I haven’t seen any animals out this way so far. I’m sure I’ll be fine.”
A sigh burst from his lips once more. “You’re not going to listen to reason, are you?”
“Mr. Callahan, I am more than capable of taking care of myself. I have dealt with the wolves of the city. I think I can handle a few furry animals out here. You can either help me get there or take me to your ranch so I can catch a ride. Either way, I’m going home.”
They glared at each other, the battle of wills raging between them. For a moment she thought he wouldn’t back down and she’d have to actually tromp through the woods in her sandals and overalls until she found the edge of her property.
But then he conceded. “I’ll take you on the ATV after I finish making the rounds. The least you could do is give me that.”
“Fine.”
His eyes dipped to her feet as if he’d heard her thoughts earlier. “You’re gonna want some more sensible shoes.”
“Too bad. I’m assuming they’ve all burned up with the rest of my belongings.”
“Check the closet in that spare room. There might be some boots you can borrow.” He moved to leave, but she stopped him.
“Can I use your phone? I have a few calls I want to make.”
Zeke pulled his phone from his pocket. “The passcode is four six one nine.” With that, he pulled the door shut and headed around the side of the house.
Agatha expelled a heavy breath and shook out her free hand. She hadn’t realized just how taxing it would be to go up against the infamous Zeke Callahan.
Well, at least she’d come out on top.
5
Zeke
She’s just some woman who doesn’t know any better.
An irritating, hard-headed, beautiful woman who could pull off a pair of overalls like nobody’s business.
Zeke groaned, rubbing the back of his neck as he stomped through the overgrowth surrounding the hunting cabin. Thankfully, there were no new tracks he needed to be concerned about, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t going to be vigilant. It didn’t matter what Agatha said. She couldn’t go up against a pack of wolves on her best day.
