Last Chance Cowboy by Cathy McDavid

Author:Cathy McDavid
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-09-16T04:00:00+00:00

GAVIN PERCHED ON A ROCK at the outskirts of the circle, eating the cookie Isa had given him. Everywhere he looked, horses were tethered to bushes and low hanging branches. This spot was one the group often chose for their picnics because of the ample level ground and breathtaking view.

The sun was at that moment slipping behind Pinnacle Peak. From where he sat, the top of the peak glowed a brilliant russet as if a fire burned within its core. Gavin had witnessed this eye-popping spectacle many times, but it never failed to amaze and inspire him.

Ethan limped over and claimed the rock next to Gavin’s. The past few days had been hard on him. Fortunately, he was physically fit, thanks to the Marines and years playing sports and rodeoing before that.

Though his brother would be the last to complain, Gavin wasn’t fooled. Ethan hurt and should probably see his doctor. Gavin kept his mouth shut, however. Experience had taught him his brother would go when he was damn good and ready.

“What time are we heading out tomorrow?” he asked, passing Gavin a bottled water.

“Between noon and one,” he answered. “Sage has some business to take care of in the morning.”

Ethan rubbed his knee where the prosthetic leg was attached. “Okay. But we have to get back at a halfway decent hour.”

“You have plans?”

“I do.”

His brother’s mysterious comings and goings were increasing in frequency. “How soon until you’re ready to tell me what it is you’re up to?”

“Soon.”

Gavin respected his brother’s privacy, but he was also worried. “Be careful.”

“I am.” Ethan’s gaze darted to Sage, who was chatting with a middle-aged couple. Nearby, Cassie supervised as children took turns playing with Blue. “I take it you and Sage are getting along better.”

“What makes you say that?”

“I noticed you earlier at her truck. Looked to me like you were well on the way to resolving your differences.”

“How much did you see?”

“Enough.”

“She was upset. Dan’s been giving her grief.”

Ethan took a long swig of his water. “You sure you want to get involved with her? Dan’s our financial backing. They may not be together anymore, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be okay with you dating her.”

“We’re not going to date.”

“Then explain the kiss.”

“It was an accident.”

“I don’t think he’ll be any less angry with you just because your mouth accidentally collided with hers.”

Ethan was right. “Dan called me when we were riding out. He’s furious that Sage and Isa came along on the ride.”

“What are you going to do?”

“Not let things get out of hand.”

“Is that possible?”

“It’s what Sage wants.”

“I’m not hearing a lot of conviction in your voice.”

His brother could always read him better than anyone else.

“Even if we weren’t counting on Dan’s money, I’d still steer clear of Sage.”

“Why?”

“She lives in Show Low for starters,” Gavin said quietly. His family, he knew, was frequently the topic of conversation with their customers despite his efforts to keep their private life just that.

“She can move.”

“Her job is there.”

“She can find a new one.

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