Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove Book 5) by Erica Penrod

Author:Erica Penrod [Penrod, Erica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Billionaire Bachelor Cove Series, Billionaire Playboy Bachelor's, Reissued Edition, Multi-Author Collection, Cowboy & Western Romance, The West Family
Publisher: Gelato Publishing LLC
Published: 2020-04-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“And you’re sure this horse is nice?” Gemma swung her leg up over the saddle. Jamon stood beside her, holding the reins.

“The nicest. His name is Butterscotch; how bad can he be?” Jamon looked up and grinned as she adjusted herself in the saddle.

“What’s the last half of his name?” Gemma took the reins from Jamon. “Poison, or Kicker? I noticed that most all of the horses have two names.”

Jamon chuckled as he straightened the reins. “That’s their registered names, but not all the horses go by that, like Butterscotch here. I’m not sure what his registered name is.”

Her insides felt like she was riding a bronc at the rodeo, but she wanted to be brave. She wanted to know what it was about horses that made Jamon love them the way he did. “What is registered?”

“Registered with the American Quarter Horse Association. The horse has one name from its sire and another from the dam.” He put his hand on her leg as their eyes met. Gemma forgot about the horse and relished the feel of his touch.

Jamon snatched his hand away. “Sorry.”

“It’s okay.” Gemma released the air from her lungs.

“Anyway.” Jamon cleared his throat. “Just follow me and we’ll work on a few basic commands. These horses are very well trained and respond to the slightest touch.”

“What about my quivering legs?” She laughed, but inside, she really was quivering. The ground was so far away.

“Just remember: to stop, you just have to pull back on the reins.” Jamon hopped onto the saddle of his horse. “Let’s go.”

Butterscotch followed Jamon’s horse, and Gemma tried not to move in case she accidentally gave the horse misguided directions. They walked through the barn, passing by the nearly completed indoor arena and out through the back side.

“You probably ought to breathe.” Jamon glanced back over his shoulder. Gemma rolled her eyes at him, but when he turned around, she drew in a deep breath. They followed the gravel road until they came to the round pen. Twilight filled the Seattle sky, and the air was cool but not cold. Spring still had the weather by its coattails, but summer was ready to suit up any time. Gemma tried to focus on the beautiful surroundings and not about falling to the ground.

Inside the pen, they walked in circles several times as Jamon explained the different terminology to her. Then he told her to stop Butterscotch in the middle of the pen. She pulled back on the leather reins, feeling the weight of them in her hand. Butterscotch stopped as if it weren’t a big deal. But it was a huge deal to Gemma. She felt seeds of happiness grow inside of her chest. Jamon demonstrated what trotting was and then what galloping looked like, using the outside of the pen.

“I’m not sure I’ll be ready for any of that today.” Gemma reached down and stroked Butterscotch’s yellow neck. “But I’m not as scared as I was. You’re right, there is something about being on the back of a horse that makes you feel good.

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