Page 169 of My Cowboy Freedom
They sang like angels, made the world spin.
“Hey, Sky.” Rock shook my hand gently, just as we passed beneath the Rocking C’s arch.
Not so long ago, I’d come back, as scared of what I’d find there as I was by what I’d left behind me. Declan’s tires crunched over the cattle guard, and onto ranch house road.
Welcome to the Rocking C.
Rock turned to me, eyes shining. “Welcome home.”
He pressed his lips to mine, and I melted with him.
Melted into him. Dissolved. Merged. Lost myself forever.
“Thanks.” I meant the word with all my heart. “Thank you, so much. You’ve given me... everything.”
Rock shook his head. Huffed a soft laugh. Smiled to himself. Clung to my hand.
He did all the normal, little things guys like Rock do when they’re happy.
Now that’s what I’m talking about.
Welcome home.
