Forgetting the Rancher_An Enemies to Lovers Cowboy Romance by A. J. Wynter

Author:A. J. Wynter [Wynter, A. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: AJ Wynter
Published: 2018-10-23T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19 – Sydney

Two months later.

Russ sauntered out to the front porch with a couple of beer bottles slung between his fingers. Sydney was leaning against one of the posts fanning herself with a blue handkerchief.

“Thanks,” she smiled at Russ as he popped the cap off of the beer by slamming it on the arm of a chair. The cold beer felt like the most refreshing elixir she ever drank. They had been working with the horses since dawn and had been able to get a saddle on one of the more ornery boys.

She reached her hand up and intertwined her fingers between Russell’s. It was too hot to fully hold hands, palm to palm, but she wanted to be touching him.

The screen door creaked as Floyd joined them on the porch and they jerked their hands apart. Floyd leaned up against the paint-peeled railing and crossed his arms.

A myriad of things ran through Sydney’s mind, could Floyd sense the blossoming romance between the two of them? Was she about to be fired?

“How are we doing with them ‘stangs?” he asked.

Sydney looked to Russell, waiting for him to speak, but he simply nodded his head at her, giving her the floor.

“I, I mean, we, have made great progress with three of the horses, and we got a saddle on another one the other day. It will only be a matter of time before we are riding him, and there are two others that aren’t too far behind. We’ve found it easier to focus on a few horses at a time, their calm demeanor seems to calm down the rest of the herd.

Floyd rubbed the scruff on his chin and smiled at Sydney, “So, you and Russ been working well together?”

“Yes, sir. Seems like the two of us together have the perfect energy for working with the horses. When we do it alone, it doesn’t seem to work as well,” Russ said and took a drink of his beer.

“I’ve seen a huge change in Applesauce,” Floyd said, smiling. “You two done good work.”

Sydney beamed. This wasn’t what she was expecting, and it filled her chest with pride. She sneaked a glance at Russell and blushed when his eyes simultaneously sneaked a look at her.

“Word’s gotten out,” Floyd said clearing his throat. “The Tillers have some unruly barrel racers and they’ve been asking about you, Sydney.”

“Really?” Sydney asked, surprised.

“The barrel-racing Tillers?” Russell asked, kicking at the worn floorboards of the deck.

“That’s them,” Floyd replied. He took the toothpick out of his mouth and leveled his glare on Sydney. “They want you to do a... What did they call it again? A consultation.”

Sydney looked to Russell, he smiled and nodded at her. “Do it. It’s a great opportunity for you. They’re one of the wealthiest ranch families in the county, and they’re serious about their rodeos. I’ve heard that they pay more than anyone in the country for horse training.”

“Really?” Sydney felt butterflies crop up in her stomach. “But, I wouldn’t want it to impact my work here with your horses, Floyd,” Sydney replied.

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