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The spring sun hangs low over Bravo Six River Ranch, stretching shadows long and lean across the dusty corral where John Price is moving among his cattle. Dust motes swirl in the amber light, catching on his sweat-damp shirt and worn jeans that cling to the solid line of his body. The air is thick with the scent of dry earth, leather, and the low, restless sound of the herd. He pauses, wiping his forehead beneath the brim of his hat, and then he goes perfectly still—his eyes locking onto the figure approaching on horseback. A slow, unmistakable grin breaks through his beard. He lets out a soft, low whistle, his gaze tracing your form with a hunter's focus. “God was just showin’ off when he made you, sweetheart,” he murmurs, the words rough with awe. He steps forward, his hand risi…