Bucked Off For Love: A Bull Rider Novella by Lacey Wolfe

Author:Lacey Wolfe [Wolfe, Lacey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-04-07T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Ryder

Cassidy was like a brick. She was so tense, I sensed the fear coming off of her. The last thing that needed to happen was for Penny to feel Cassidy’s mistrust. Leaning forward, I whispered, “Just relax. I won’t let anything happen to you.”

She nodded and a moment later, her shoulders slumped and she relaxed into my chest. I nudged Penny with my heel and she started a slow trot.

“Don’t worry, we will keep an easy pace,” I said.

“Thanks.”

I wanted to ask her about being afraid of the horse or what was scaring her, but didn’t want to push. She’d tell me if she wanted. We went around the fenced area. The sun was setting and dark reds and oranges filled the sky. It was beautiful, but nowhere near as gorgeous as the woman sitting in front of me. I don’t know what it was about Cassidy, but she’d changed me. As much as I wanted to ride again, I wouldn’t do it without her by my side. I’m not sure why, well, I guess I do. I felt safe with her and even if I tried to deny it, I don’t ever want to be away from her.

“Can I take you on a tour of the ranch?”

“Yeah.”

“You doing okay?” I led Penny out of the gate I’d left open and started on a trail.

“Yes. This isn’t as bad as I thought it would be.”

“Did you have a good day? Deal with any obnoxious patients?” If I could keep her talking, maybe she’d let go of her discomfort.

“That would be you, and sorta.”

“I do recall I’m not under your care. I haven’t seen you since my first day there.”

She giggled. “True. As hard as I try to take you back, you keep seeing Beth. She has reported that you are doing well.”

“I am. Still have some pain, but the exercises are helping. Surgery is still likely, but I’m hoping to get in a few more rides before I retire and have the surgery.”

“You men. Why didn’t you just have the surgery after you fell?”

“I’m stubborn and truth be told, I’m afraid of going under the knife.”

“You’ve been knocked out unconscious though.”

That I had, but not willingly. “How do you know?”

“Well, I, uh.”

I had a feeling her cheeks were beet red. “Been reading up on me?”

“A little.”

“I’m jealous. The only way I can learn about you is asking questions.”

“So is everything I’ve read about you true then?”

“God, no!” I laughed. The rag papers loved to make up shit. “What’s your favorite color?”

“Hmm, I don’t know. It’s been so long since someone asked me that.” She was quiet then said, “Yellow.”

“I like yellow too, but green is my favorite.”

“How about food?” she asked.

“Anything.”

“There isn’t anything you like more than anything else?”

“Nope. Tuesday it might be Mexican, Wednesday could be pasta. I just go by what I want.”

“You make it hard to cook you a favorite meal then.”

“Oh honey, you cook, I’ll eat.”

She had relaxed a lot more, which had been my intentions when getting her to talk.

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