Page 11 of Cowboy Wolf's Secret Baby

Conner

Conner went back home when his brother went through the ceremony to become the alpha and then when Zac went through the mating ceremony with Olivia.

“Beautiful ceremony,” Conner said. “I know you two will be happy.”

“Thanks. I know we will, too. She’s amazing. You know how Dad always talked about how he knew Mom was his fated mate?”

“Yeah,” Conner said.

“It was like that with Olivia. The first time I met her, I caught her scent and knew that she was mine.”

Conner simply shook his head. “I just think that you’re a hopeless romantic.”

“That’s Alpha Hopeless Romantic to you,” Zac said, laughing. “You just wait, though. Some woman is going to turn your head. You’re going to catch her scent, and you will know immediately, in your soul, that she is the one for you. There’s no fighting it.”

A slight niggle in the back of his mind was almost like an itch that he couldn’t reach to scratch. It was a light tug at his soul, but he couldn’t figure out why.

Conner was becoming very well known in the rodeo circuit. He and Gideon were always at the same events. As the years passed, they talked about walking away, but they both knew they wouldn’t leave the rodeo life until they had to be carried away.

Cheyenne was one of his favorite places. The people there knew how to throw a great event. They were friendly and it was a lot of fun. Conner was sure that this time around wouldn’t be any different.

He pulled into the grounds mid-morning and quickly unloaded Zephyr, rubbing him down and giving him treats. Conner made sure that his baby had hay and fresh water. His stomach rumbled.

“Alright, Buddy. I have to go in search of food for myself. I’ll see you later.” Conner turned around and groaned.

Kelly Brant, the rodeo queen, was strolling toward him. She purposely walked with a stride where her ass shook from side to side, catching the attention of every man in the area. She was an incredibly gorgeous woman with the perfect body, and she knew how to use it.

She flipped her long, blond hair over her shoulder. It was a move she’d practiced a million times in front of the mirror. Batting her big blue eyes at him, she cooed, “Hi, Conner.”

“Kelly.”

“What are you doing?” she asked.

“I’m going to get something to eat.”

“How about if I join you?” she asked with a smile that was supposed to be alluring.

“I would prefer if you didn’t,” Conner said.

Kelly was probably the most physically beautiful woman in the entire state. She was used to men fawning over her. However, no one who worked in the rodeo scene wanted anything to do with her. She was mean and arrogant. Conner has asked her out on a date before he saw through her façade. It was not an enjoyable experience, so he didn’t ask her out on a second date.

Conner didn’t know if it was because he had rejected her and she wanted what she couldn’t have or what her issue was, but she had been infatuated with him ever since. She made it so obvious that it was humiliating and annoying.

“Don’t be like that, Conner. You know I love you.”

“I highly doubt that,” Conner said. “Look, I’ve told you a million times that I’m not interested in you. Please, do us both a favor and go find someone who could love you like you deserve. That man is not me.”

She crossed her arms over her chest and huffed. Tossing her hair back like a horse tosses its mane, she stomped away.

“One thing I can say about her is that she never gives up. Once she sees something that she likes, she chases it down until it can’t run anymore.” Gideon grinned.

“I can promise that I have more run than she does,” Conner replied.

“She makes me glad that I’m just the clown. The rodeo queen just does not date the clown.”

“Which is funny because the clowns have the most dangerous and important job in the entire rodeo – saving my ass,” Conner said. “Come on. Let’s find something to eat before this show gets started.”

Conner was aware that he was getting a lot of stares as he walked through the fairgrounds. More than one woman turned around for a second look.

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