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Drake studied him then looked at the horses before returning his attention to HC. So
you decided to stay permanently.
I always was staying. Just wanted to make sure that I had a place my horses would be
well cared for.
And they wouldn t be with Paxton or Thomas, or possibly even at the main house?
Drake tilted his head to the side.
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HC smiled wider and Drake s eyes narrowed. Yeah, you better get that look. HC stifled a
laugh, knowing that he was about to bamboozle Drake and he wouldn t even know what hit
him.
They would. But since you pointed out you couldn t accept the laptop without paying
for it HC motioned to his horses this is payment for that, since you re keeping it.
But I m not, Drake protested.
Really? HC feigned shock. But Blayne said you loved using it and were picking it up
so well. That you even started to customise it to your needs. HC touched his arm. For me
to take it back now, I ll have to undo all that. He sighed. That s so much work. Then he
went in for the kill. Besides, if you don t take it, where would I board my horses? I planned
for your boarding them as a quid pro quo for your accepting the laptop. As well as this. HC
pulled out what he had in the deep pocket of his sweats and held it towards Drake.
Drake took it then frowned. An e-reader.
Yep. I left the iPad on your desk in your office.
Drake lifted his head and glared. An iPad too. Oh my God you are trying to make me
take all this for looking after your horses. Drake ran his fingers through his hair. We both
know good and well you can take them to your dad, Thomas or Morgan. Any one of them
would board and take care of them for you.
I didn t plan for you to take care of them. I can do that myself. HC grinned wider.
But if you want too, then I have some other things so our quid pro quo can be fair.
Drake stared at him and opened his mouth then closed it. He opened it again. You
HC s cell beeped and he took it out looking at it. He smiled at the text then looked at
Drake. Gotta go, Abby is calling. HC showed Drake the text.
Get your lazy, Irish ass out of bed.
Drake laughed after reading the message.
HC turned on his heel and headed for the door before Drake remembered he was trying
to come up with an argument about not taking the things he d given him. Since he d already
planned to bring his horses back with him for this trip, he d worked it into a plan. It d been a
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stroke of genius that he d decided to use that to get Drake to keep the laptop and a few
others things he got him.
HC, I m coming with you. Drake came behind him.
HC started to plan his arguments as they headed towards the main house. Going down
the path, Drake brushed his fingers along HC then grabbed his hand. HC looked at their
hands it was strange seeing them together. He stopped and Drake did too.
What?
Umm& nothing. HC tugged on his hand to get them moving again.
Drake started walking and they were silent for a little bit.
You really can t justify giving me all those gadgets for supposed room and board for
your horses. T
So you re kicking my poor horses out, HC pointed out.
No, I m not. But
Maybe you don t want them here, since I ll have to come by. HC pouted. There goes
my reason to come by.
You don t need a reason to come by, Drake protested. You can come by whenever
you want.
HC turned his head to hide his smile. Thanks. Then it is all settled. You keep the things
I got you, and provide room and board to my horses.
HC looked back at Drake. When he saw his expression, he bit his lip so as not to laugh.
He could tell he was trying to figure out a way to get him to change his mind. HC squeezed
his hand then pushed his shoulder into his.
Besides, when I come by I ll feed you. HC grinned.
What is the quid pro quo for that? Drake grumbled.
Sex, of course.
Drake choked then started to laugh. Again with bartering for sex. That is not needed at
all. Drake stared at him. You put out easy. He laughed.
Maybe it s just for you I do, HC returned. I ll feed you anyway. You ll need your
strength.
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