Page 69 of A Rogue Cowboy's Kiss

Phoebe leaned forward. “Is Falcon around this weekend?”

Bella nodded. “He’s due back any minute. He went for a ride. Why?”

“The healing he did with Annie a few days ago made such a difference. I know he releases trauma that is stored as energy blocks, but I still find it amazing. I’m also like a different person. Even Jacob noticed, and he’s decided to work with Falcon.”

“And my hands—” Tatum held up her hand and wiggled her fingers. “For years, I’ve had stiffness in them, and they’re completely fine.”

Bella smiled, immense satisfaction spreading through her. “He’s going out to Sedona next week for a five-day intensive on physical healing. He’s so passionate and so talented.”

Meg sighed. “It’s so amazing how both of you have lit up since finding each other and your passions. I’m not going to lie, I’m massively jealous of all of you. I feel like I’m still floundering. Don’t get me wrong, I love using my financial wizardry as your ice cream CFO, but it’s your business, not mine.”

Bella put her arm around her sister and gave her a quick hug. “You’ll find your place, Meg. I didn’t think I would, but I did.”

Meg nodded. “I know. You inspire me.” She grinned at them. “You guys all inspire me. You’ve all found your career passion and love, so it’s my turn.”

Tatum smiled warmly. “It’ll be your turn when you’re ready. You ready?”

Meg looked around at them all. “I think I might be.”

They all cheered and pulled Meg into a laughing hug. God, Bella was so happy. She never knew she could be so happy?—

The front door suddenly opened, and she looked over as Falcon walked in the door. He was dusty from his ride, looking rough and rugged and extremely delicious. He’d discovered he liked being clean-shaven, and he looked so much younger without the scruffy beard. His cowboy hat was tipped back so she could see his beautiful face, and he flashed her that smile that made his eyes crinkle up with laughter.

God, he looked happy. Relaxed. Carefree.

She knew it was because he was living his purpose work, the life he was meant to live, and she was so lucky that it included her. “Hey there, gorgeous,” she said.

He blew her a kiss, his wedding ring catching the light coming in through her picture windows. The wedding ring they’d picked out together. “Sassy Lassy a hit?” he asked, aware that today had been a final tasting of the new flavor.

“Of course,” Tatum said. “Your wife is a genius.”

“I know.” Pride was evident on his face and in his voice, and Bella’s heart expanded. “She’s incredible. I fall more in love with her every day.”

“Aww...” Meg put her hand over her heart. “You guys are literally the sweetest---”

“Mommy! Mommy! I galloped today! I galloped on Night Blade!” Gordy came running in behind Falcon, his little cowboy hat askew, and his red cowboy boots finally covered in dirt, after months of Gordy being afraid to get them dirty, because they were the best thing he’d ever had in his life.

“Wow! I’m so proud of you!” Bella crouched down, catching Gordy as he flung himself into her arms. She stood up, propping him on her hip as he filled her in on all the details of his trip.

His brown eyes were twinkling with joy, making her heart dance. “Daddy said today was the day. Is it really today?”

She grinned and looked at Falcon. “Is it today?”

He nodded. “Yep.”

“Today! Today!” Gordy bounced in her arms, then wiggled to get down. “I made her a bed. I’ll go get it.” He sprinted up the stairs, his little feet pounding.

Meg raised her brows. “What’s today?”

Bella looked at Falcon and smiled. “Today’s the day we’re picking our new dog.”

“A new dog? You’re getting a dog?” Phoebe grinned. “Cupcake will be so happy to have another dog on the ranch! What is the dog like?”

“A three-legged, eighty-pound pit bull,” Falcon said.

“Named Athena,” Bella added. “She was rescued from a terrible situation, and it took her foster mom months to build her confidence back up. She was forty pounds when they took her in.”

“Oh…” Meg put her hand over her heart. “And now she has you guys.”

Bella nodded, smiling as Falcon walked up, put his arm around her waist, and kissed her cheek. “Gordy picked her, but we all felt the bond with her. She’s going to learn to feel safe again.”

“And love,” Falcon said. “She’ll get to know what it feels like to be loved.”

Bella smiled at him. “Always loved. By all of us.”

Falcon’s smile was just for her. “Always loved, Bells.Always.”

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