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“Angel’s WingsleadsCosmic Pinesby two lengths now charging hard on the outside …”

Everything goes hazy.

“It’sAngel’s Wingsstill finding her way as they come down toward the final sixteenth withFootprintback and forth.” Theannouncer becomes more animated in the last seconds of the race.

“Angel’s Wingsis leading home,Cosmic Pineshas dropped to third and that is it! Angel’s Wingshas won it by a length!”

I am out of my seat jumping up and down and yelling, tears streaming down my face. It may only be a practice but it feels like the biggest win of my professional life as I jump into Wade’s arms. He pulls me close, whispering he loves me, and I know just like he says, I’m right where I’m supposed to be.

CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO

Wade

Everyone needs to come to the big house tonight for dinner, I have an announcement.

NASH

It really never occurs to you that we might be busy?

It’s important and you’re only ever four places, the ranch, the bar, Olympia or trailing behind my sister like a lost puppy.

COLE

I’ll be there, but I won’t have Mabes with me, Gemma actually showed up today, second week in a row. It’s a fucking miracle.

NASH

I trail your sister maybe but I’m more like a German Shepherd, a big one, strong, there’s nothing puppy-like about me.

Whatever gets you through the day, bud

COLE

Are we supposed to act surprised when you tell us this sneaking around with your horse trainer is serious?

That’s not why I want to see you all. Just wait for fuck sakes

I grin. They think they’re so smart, I will be surprising them.

NASH

Did he just openly admit it’s serious?

COLE

Finally, fuck

NASH

About damn time

We’re allowed to have privacy in this family, you both should try it some time. Who I get into bed with at the end of the day doesn’t need to be scribed on the fucking ranch wall.

CECE

Ooh I love announcements. We’ll be there. I’m leaving the office soon.

CECE

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