Chapter Sixteen
COLTON
What the f**k? It’s the only thought that comes to mind the second I see her. Mallory. The woman who broke my heart and shattered me. I knew she was back in town, but why the hell is she here?
Anger runs through my veins as I look at her, and all those memories of her betrayal hit me full force. The cheating. The lies. The baby who wasn’t mine.
Rage heats my skin as I shoot her a look of disgust.
“Hey, guys,” John says. “This is Mallory, my new assistant. Mallory, this is one of our ranch hands—”
“She knows who I am,” I bite out. Presley looks over at me, and I know she’s putting two and two together. I hate that she’s here to witness this. “And what do you mean she’s your new assistant?” I dart my eyes to John.
“I’ve been looking for one for months, and she’s
