SAMANTHA POV
"Thanks for driving me the whole way. You really didn't have to. I know you must have better things to do on the ranch," I say while taking shy glances towards Daniel.
He has been quiet ever since breakfast this morning. Even when he gave me a complete tour of the house, he kept his distance and acted as if I had some incurable disease. I don't know if he regrets having a stranger underfoot or if I did something to offend him besides jumping in to stop him reprimanding an employee.
"It's no trouble. I like knowing you will arrive safely," Daniel replies, and my cheeks turn pink.
"Wow. Umm, thank you. That's sweet," I whisper with surprise in my voice.
Daniel gives me a sideways glance then smirks.
"I've been known to be sweet sometimes," he says, and his hot meter jumps from 100 to 1
