In the two weeks she had been here at Jake's ranch, she had finally settled herself into a semi-comfortable frame of mind. The bouts of depression had eased, and for the first time since the accident, Tye actually felt no urgency about returning to rodeo. It was always there at the back of her mi...
The breeze pushed gently against her back, the sun shaded just enough so she didn't feel its direct heat. She'd set up a temporary work area under a small pavilion that had at one time been used for outdoor picnics. It would serve her needs until the snow came then she'd have to figure out someth...
When Hannah smiled at her and said "pretty please," Christie was truly lost under the spell of the entire evening. Why refuse when she wanted to be in his company? "Let me find Darrell," she said. "I got a ride in with him." "I told him earlier I’d give you a ride if you needed one." "Oh." Christ...
"Just finishing some business," she said lightly, pulling the door closed. "Sorry to have kept you waiting." "It’s okay. I had a few calls to make. Your parachute is in the back," he said, starting the motor. "Thanks." As they pulled away she waved to her brother and then turned her attention to ...
Slipping through the postern door, she saw Rowenna and waved at the young girl. "Rowenna," she called. The girl hesitated, then looked back, her deep vermillion costume standing out from the others. "Yes, my lady?" Her freckled face lit with a smile as she walked back toward her. Iliana held up h...