“No, I am.” She stepped back. “Let’s just focus on the house, okay? Forget I said anything. I want to show you some changes I made.”

“Are you sure? Because I didn’t like seeing you hurt about the wedding. I want us to be on the same page.”

“You’re sweet. I was hurt. Actually, I was a little embarrassed, frankly. We’ve been working pretty closely for six months, so…yeah. But I’m glad we talked about it. Consider us on the same page.” She seemed anxious to move on.

“Okay, well, then I need to tell you I’m moving my building site.”

“You’re what?” For a moment, she just stared at him, as if waiting for the punchline. “You’re not building in the meadow?”

“No.”

“Where, then?”

“Don’t know yet.”

“Of course you don’t know. Because we spent months looking for just the right spot. We flew around in a helicopter, we mapped out the entire ranch. Brodie. You love that meadow. It’s perfect.”

The strength of her argument made him think she had an emotional investment in the location. “It is, but it turns out there’s a special plant that grows there. It’s the one I’m using for the spa products.”

“So, this is her idea? She put this in your head?”

“She’s the one who brought it to my attention, yes.”

“How did she even find it? What’s she doing here?”

He didn’t usually lie, but to protect the princess’s identity he would. “She found it by walking the property. The point is that I need to find a new site.”

“Okay, we can do that.”

“In the meantime, I’m going to be working on finishing out Owl Hoot. I’ve got a bunch of ideas.”

“Tell me what you’ve got in mind.” And just like that she slid right into business mode, just the way he liked it.

“I’m going to build an Outfitting business. It’ll be a store that sells camping, survival, hunting, and fishing gear, but it’ll also have an office where we’ll book expeditions.”

“Oh, that’s good. You’re amazing, Brodie. This is going to be great. I can’t say I’m not disappointed about the house. We’ve worked so long and hard on it, but it’s your show.” Her expression turned heated again, and she pressed her hand to his chest. “I’m going to have to head out, but I still have time for a little fun.”

He should want that. He had a good thing with her.

She was beautiful, smart, ambitious…

He glanced out the window to find Rosie laughing, head tilted back, and he felt awareness trip across his skin. “Sorry. Not tonight.”