Nothing seemed to help ease the pain. After Trent dropped her off from their ride earlier, she’d only managed to fall into bed for a nap, but it hadn’t helped the stiffness in her legs and bottom.Who would have thought riding a horse could hurt so much? Although she was proud of the fact she hadn’t fallen off Raven, and she had the satisfaction of helping Trent move the herd.Brooke laid her head on the rolled towel she’d placed at the edge of the tub. She closed her eyes and her thoughts automatically turned to the cowboy she’d gotten to see in action this morning.Not only had Trent looked commanding astride his horse, she’d also gotten to see a gentler side of the man when he’d freed a small calf tangled in some fencing. The sight of him cradling the tiny bovine in those big strong arms was so heartwarming, and after hearing the phrase a total turn-on several times, she now knew what it meant.A warm feeling stirred her body. What woman could resist that? If she let herself, she could easily take the tumble.
