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“And you’re so aggravating to tease me like that.”

“So we both like to tease each other. Worse things can happen.” He tugged my hand. “Come on, Princess. Let’s go make the rounds.”

I smiled and let him lead me out into the hallway. When we got outside, music floated back to us. Dad had ditched Dr. Bretsky and the reporters and was dancing with Mom. Byron Sutton, the mountain man who had given us a ride into town, was out of his overalls and into a suit. He was taking a turn with Maudie on the dance floor, and her face was flushed with excitement. I wrapped my arm around Maddox’s waist and smiled up at him. I couldn’t remember when I had been happier.

Even though we’d almost died, Maudie had been shot, and Dad had been kidnapped, the map and treasure hunt would always be one of the best things that ever happened to me. It had brought Maddox and me back together in ways I never could have imagined. Each and every day I’m grateful for his love, his truly compassionate heart, his giving soul, and his ability to give me mind-blowing orgasms.

I knew that the future looked bright with Maddox by my side.