Wild About the Wrangler by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Author:Vicki Lewis Thompson
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2015-09-16T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

Mac hadn’t come into Sadie’s for lunch or happy hour, but Anastasia had hopes for later, when the band was scheduled to play. She remembered Charmaine telling her that Mac had loved to dance when he’d been a wrangler at the guest ranch. Anastasia had been too young to participate when Saturday night at Sadie’s had been filled with live music and laughter.

The summer before her last year of art school she’d chosen to work for a gallery in San Antonio instead of coming home. And by the time she’d graduated, the live music had disappeared. But now it was back.

Tonight was to be a test of the band’s popularity with anyone who loved to dance, because that would be important during the wedding reception scheduled in a week and a half. That meant Vince and Georgie would be there. So would Travis, who asked Anastasia to save him a dance.

She’d done that, but the man she was saving the rest of her dances for had yet to make an appearance. She’d run home to freshen up and change into a black knit long-sleeved shirt with a scooped neck and a new pair of jeans. She’d left her hair down.

Georgie had taken one look at her when she’d walked into Sadie’s and then smiled knowingly. She understood the motivation for that trip home without Anastasia saying a single word.

As the band tuned up, Georgie drew Anastasia into a corner. “You’re loaded for bear, I see.”

“I’ve been doing some thinking.”

“I can tell.”

“I let fear keep me from riding horses, and that was extremely limiting. What else am I missing out on because I’m afraid?”

Georgie’s reply was hesitant. “I understand what you’re saying. You have a valid point. I just remember what happened your last year in art school.”

“And whose fault was that?”

“His.” Georgie’s brown eyes flashed fire. “I could have wrung his scrawny neck for treating you that way.”

“No, Georgie, it was my fault that I allowed his behavior to derail my art. He didn’t do that to me. I did it to myself.”

Her sister didn’t look convinced.

“No, really. He was a creep who didn’t deserve me, but I’m the one who let his rejection keep me from working. I promise you that will never happen again.”

Georgie studied her for several seconds. “You know, I believe you.”

“You do?” She was surprised and pleased.

“I don’t think bravado is making you say that. It’s confidence.”

“Oh, Georgie.” Her throat tightened. “That means a lot to me. Thanks.”

“You can handle Mac, but I also think he has issues.”

“Oh, I’m sure of it.”

“He’s told you?”

Anastasia shook her head. “He’s hinted. Something in his past spooked him, but I don’t know what.”

“Knowing you, you’ll find out.”

“Yep.” Anastasia gave her a quick hug. “I’m lucky to have you in my corner.”

“Always.”

“I just want to warn you that I feel the urge to break some rules. I’m an artist. We’re supposed to be unconventional.”

“Gonna dye your hair pink and purple?”

“Not today.”

“Body piercings?”

“That doesn’t appeal to me.” She was positioned so that she could see the door to Sadie’s.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.