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held him to her, prolonging the kiss. When he finally pulled away from her, there were more tears on her cheeks than before.
    Leo swiped at the tears with the back of his finger. “Don’t cry, love.”
    Mindy laughed. “Love? I just don’t know if I can trust that.”
    He kissed her again. “I know I messed up six years ago, but I’m not the same man I was then. I’m not going to lose you again.”
    She relaxed her arms. “I’m not the same woman I was six years ago.”
    “You’re exactly what I want.” He leaned down toward her mouth, but something inside wouldn’t let him go all the way. He hovered above her, their faces almost touching, and waited. “I love you, Mindy. I’ve loved you since I was a kid.”
    “That’s less hot than it sounds, honey.” Min laughed against him, the vibration thrumming through his body.
    “Well, it’s true.”
    She didn’t pull away. Mindy looked into his eyes and waited. “What if I tell you that I love you too?”
    Leo smiled and studied her lips. He wanted to taste them again, but more than anything else, he wanted her to cross the distance between them and show him that she forgave him, that she trusted him, that she loved him back, still.
    “What if you do?”
    She moved the slightest bit toward him. “Would you believe me?”
    “Depends.”
    He was teasing her now, and he knew she knew it. A wry smile spread across those luscious lips and she pulled him down to her. This time, Mindy sought out his tongue. Leo growled deep inside and pressed harder against the car. He wanted to take her right here.
    But he didn’t want to repeat last night, either. That had been too fast. From now on, it would be long and slow. And she would come many times before he did. And with him. And after him. He wanted to make her come over and over again, maybe forever if he could manage it. She was so beautiful in her orgasm.
    Who was he kidding? She was beautiful all the time.
    “Do you believe me?” she asked, smiling coyly.
    Leo stepped away from her and held out his arm like some old country gentleman. “I think we’re missing our barn dance, love.”
    “Love,” she repeated. She took his arm and dipped into a deep curtsey that would have galled him if he hadn’t been able to see straight down her shirt when she bent over. “I could get used to that.”
    Leo scooped her up into his arms and carried her back to his truck. He couldn’t wait to get her to the barn dance and show her off, but first, he was going to spread the blankets in the back of the truck, put up the tailgate, and make love to his Min, right and proper this time. Lots of orgasms, then dancing and rings and proposals.
    “You’d better get used to it, love. You’re gonna be hearing it for the rest of your naturally long life.”
     
     
    Leo’s Buns
     

     
    This is a recipe my grandmother taught me, and the inspiration behind this story. It’s also the same recipe that Leo walks Mindy through to help her save her job. I guarantee this: Leo’s are the best buns you will ever put in your mouth. ~Camryn
     
    1 qt. milk
    2 pkg. yeast
    ¼ c. lukewarm water
    1 tsp. sugar
    3 eggs (beaten)
    1 c. sugar
    3 tsp. salt
    1 c. oil
    13 c. flour
    3 tsp. baking powder
     
    KITCHEN NOTES FROM LEO: Sift your flour and baking powder, very first thing. Then boil 1 qt. milk or use 4 c. water or potato water. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve 2 pkg. of yeast in ¼ c. lukewarm water and 1 tsp. sugar. Let stand while yeast proofs—it should bubble and froth; kinda smells like beer when it’s ready.
     
    Put milk, water, beaten eggs, oil, sugar, salt, and proofed yeast into a big bowl and beat hard until bubbles come up. Put enough flour in to make a mixture that isn’t too thick, because you are going to beat this until bubbles show. Let sit 10 minutes.
     
    Then add more flour and the baking soda. Stir in all dry ingredients a little at a time until you have a ball of semi-sticky dough. Spread flour on the table and place your