A Cowboy's Heart (Hitting Rocks Cowboys) by Rebecca Winters

Author:Rebecca Winters [Winters, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The day of the first round of the pro finals was upon them. “What do you think I should wear for the opening ceremonies?” While Liz cooked eggs and ham, Connor held up two Western shirts, one black, one brown.

She glanced at them. “Black will make a big statement.”

“Black it is. Why don’t you wear the royal-blue shirt I saw you hang up in the wardrobe? When we parade in front of the crowd with the other competitors from our state, every eye will be focused on you.”

“You’re throwing bull again.” But her pulse throbbed from his compliment. Liz couldn’t believe she was actually going to be a legitimate competitor in front of thousands of people at the Super Bowl of rodeos with Connor. Everything was starting to feel surreal.

“What? No argument?” he teased.

“Not today.”

“Well, that was easy.”

She chuckled. “Come and eat. I’ve made French toast, too.”

“I love being spoiled rotten.”

Liz loved being with him, period!

After breakfast, they cleaned the trailer, washed sheets and made beds. Then came the phone calls to and from family and friends. She received a text from Kyle wishing her luck. She sent him a message back with a thank-you. Keeping busy was the best way to handle the countdown.

At 11:00 a.m. Connor drove Liz to the South Point hotel to attend the Women’s Pro Rodeo Star Celebration. There was a banquet program where they were handed out gift packs of an NFR ring, a jacket and a backpack. The finalists drew for the saddles.

Wade carried hers and put it in the back of the truck, then they headed out into the desert.

Later in the day, Connor fixed them lunch. After eating, they drove back to the trailer to shower and get ready. Once they’d reached the Center, Connor reached for the silver charm bracelet.

While he held on to one end, he motioned for her to catch hold of the other, their link to Ralph. “Shall we have a moment of silence?”

“Yes,” she whispered, moved by his suggestion. Since driving with him, she wanted the best for him, not only for the rodeo, but for his very life.

He squeezed her hand before rehanging the bracelet around the mirror. She felt his warmth steal through her. “After our events, I’ll wait for you here and we’ll drive over to the South Point together. Later we’ll load up the horses and take them back to the RV park.” He leaned across the seat and kissed her cheek. “My bet’s on you, Liz.”

“I think you know how much I want you to win.”

Within the next hour it was time to get in line for the parade. She’d watched it on TV for years. Incredible to think she was finally a participant. After the presentation of the American flag and the national anthem, there was the laser light and fireworks show.

It thrilled Liz to be riding alongside Connor. When their horses nickered back and forth, Connor flashed her a smile that turned her bones to liquid. He leaned closer to her.

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