I noticed Joshua giving me a look-over and winking to Teagan, who shook his head, but I pretended I didn’t.
On the walk back to the main house, Adam said, “I noticed you had a connection with Puck this afternoon.”He eyed me.“Or am I mistaken?”
I was suddenly conflicted.Should I deny it, and say I was overwhelmed by everything?Or should I tell the truth?I felt like Adam would know if I lied.
I glanced at him and nodded.“Yeah.Maybe.Seemed like it.”
“Looked like it,” Adam said.
“Is that against the rules?”I asked curiously, after a little while.
Adam laughed.“No.Not for you.Or Puck.”
His answer made me feel relieved and anxious at the same time.
“But be careful, will you?Something’s going on with that one, and he won’t tell me what.”
I nodded.“Okay.Thanks for the heads-up, Adam.”
He put a friendly hand on my back as we ascended the porch steps.“Of course.I’m looking forward to what you’re going to produce while you’re here, Oliver.”
I held the door open for him.
“Now that I’ve observed the ranch in operation, Adam, so am I.”
