Chapter 33

“Why?”

“Because you’re way out of my league.”

I snorted in disbelief. “You honestly think that? You’re crazy.”

“I’m a backwoods country boy who’s obsessed with livestock. You’re successful, sophisticated, cultured. I’ve got nothin’ to offer you.” To emphasis this point, he bit down on my earlobe

A tremble shot through my whole body. “Colten,” I whispered breathlessly. “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard come out of your mouth.”

He laughed softly and bit down harder.

“If anything,” I said, trying to control my breathing, “you’re out of my league.”

Colten’s attack ceased and he pulled back several inches.

I risked a glance over at him and was surprised by his wide eyes and slack jaw.

“What?” I asked.

“I’m too good for you? Is that what you said?”

“Yeah.”

“How could you possibly believe anything so ridiculous?”