Cowboy Doctor by Rebecca Winters

Author:Rebecca Winters
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin Western Romance
Published: 2017-09-05T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Sunday morning turned out bright and clear. The storm had moved on, ensuring a beautiful day in the mountains. Though tempted to talk to her grandfather about Wes Hunter and the situation, Tracey put it off, because Roce’s job offer had really thrown her.

She was crazy in love with him, yet he wanted her to work for him. It wasn’t that she didn’t appreciate his trying to help her out of a potentially dangerous situation. But she didn’t want to be his assistant. She’d hoped he couldn’t live without her, either, and wanted her for his wife one day!

Was there something wrong with her, to love him this much after just one week? Did it mean she wasn’t over the pain of her dreams being shattered a year and a half ago? A psychiatrist would probably tell her she needed therapy before making a decision that could bring on more pain.

If it became clear she was in more danger, she could give John her notice and return home to Polson. But that would allow Roce to hire someone else—probably a lovely young woman who would fall in love with him on sight. Neither alternative was acceptable.

Roce, Roce.

Tracey showered and dressed in jeans and a Western shirt. With her makeup applied and her hair brushed, she put her phone in her pants’ pocket. After pulling on her cowboy boots, she donned her Stetson and left the cabin for the barn.

She could see Roce’s truck in the distance. The sight of it caused her breath to catch. Anything to do with him had the same effect on her.

No sooner had she reached the barn than Wes’s wife approached her, the very person she’d wanted to talk to. “Hi!” Fran’s smile seemed forced. Tracey couldn’t imagine how hard this had to be for her.

“Hi, yourself. It’s nice to see you.”

“John told me I’d probably find you here. Since you haven’t been to the ranch house for a few days, he asked me to come out here and give you this present from the Briscoe family.” She handed her a small, gift-wrapped box.

“What a surprise! Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. See you later.”

“Wait, Fran.” She hurried after her. “I’m so sorry for what has happened. John told me Wes has found another job somewhere else. That must be so hard on you to be separated from him during the day.”

“But we’re together at night.”

“Of course. Are you going to continue working here?”

She nodded. “For the time being.”

“Where did he go?”

“To a farm outside Hamilton.”

“Oh, good. Then he’s close.”

“Yes. He has to be.”

“I’m sure he wants to be near you.”

“I hope so, but he’s been getting therapy for a drinking problem he’s tried to overcome for several years. He can’t miss his sessions.”

“I’m sorry you’re going through such a tough situation right now.”

“So am I. Thanks for caring.”

“Of course. See you later.”

After Fran ran off, Tracey walked into the barn and found Sheldon with Roce, who was already soaking Chief’s hoof again. He looked up and their eyes held.

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