Taming His Cowgirl (The Crooked Creek Ranch Book 1) by Delta James

Author:Delta James [James, Delta]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Adult Themes, Action & Adventure, Protection & Safety, Life-Changes, BDSM, Dominance & Control, Domestic Discipline, Rough Romance, The Crooked Creek Ranch Duet, Cowboy & Western
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2018-10-04T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Sierra was well away from the barn before she slowed Joker to a walk and glanced back to make sure Ryder wasn’t following her. She alternated between loping and walking Joker toward the far high pasture. That was the area that was furthest from the barn on which she wanted to check. She figured once she made sure the horses were safe, she’d work her way back down to the barn checking the other high pastures. If Ryder’s truck was still there, she would unsaddle Joker and then grab her truck and head into town for dinner. The local diner wasn’t fancy, but the food was good.

Sierra smiled when she rode into the valley where they’d left the mustangs. They were still there and seemed to have made themselves at home. Not wanting to disturb them, she quietly withdrew and started her loop back to check pastures and get home hopefully before dark. She really didn’t need Ruth, Charlie, or her men worrying about her. She found several cattle that had not yet been brought in and moved them ahead of her down to the lower pastures—two young steers and a mother with a calf. She got out her phone and texted Charlie what she’d found and where she’d put them. Turning her phone back off, she continued on her way.

She arrived back at the ranch just as the sun started to set. She rode into the barnyard and saw that Ryder’s truck was still parked next to hers. She remembered that Ruth had said he’d talked about moving in. Perhaps he’d already done that. She took a deep breath and rode up to the barn.

“Hey, Sierra! New boss man said he wants to see you,” said Billy.

Billy Carter was one of the youngest, but most talented hands on the Flying M. A high school dropout from Boise, Billy had found a job and a home at the Flying M.

Sierra led Joker into his stall and went about the business of getting him settled for the night. “Well, what Ryder wants and a couple of bucks will get him a cup of coffee just about any place in town.” She walked past the hand and put her saddle and bridle up.

“I think he means it, Sierra. He wasn’t too happy that no one knew where you were headed or that your phone was turned off.”

“Look, Billy, I get it. We’re stuck with him for at least the next year. You want to get along with him. That’s swell. You do whatever you feel you need or want to do. But I plan on doing the same. And for me that doesn’t include kowtowing to the new boss man. He may well be your boss, but he damn sure isn’t mine. See ya, Billy.”

Sierra walked out of the barn and got in her truck. By the time Ryder knew she had returned, she was halfway down the lengthy driveway. He swore under his breath before walking down to the barn.

Ryder nodded toward the departing taillights.

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