Wyatt (Lucky River Ranch, #2)

by Jessica Peterson

I picture a literal sun bursting to life inside me. That’s how it feels, being touched by Sally. Laughing with her.

“I’ll be your sunshine anytime, Wyatt.”

He’s the one who’s the sun. The rest of us just float in his orbit, waiting our turn to bask in his warmth and attention.

Being with Wyatt always feels like coming home.

As a parent, I can tell you that’s all anyone wants for their children—for them to be happy. To be who they are and do what they want.”

Really, how do people risk so much with so little certainty of success?

I am so fucking obsessed with you it’s not even funny.

“You saved my life, you know,” I huff out. Her teeth find my palm. Her eyes flash with something I don’t recognize. “Maybe you’re saving mine too.”

I’ve been ready my whole life to be loved by you this way.

Jesus, I already want to see him again, and I haven’t even left yet.

I hadn’t understood yet that trust was a two-sided coin. Yeah, you risk a lot when you trust someone not to break your heart, but you also have a lot to gain.

This is my life. And I’m learning that the more I take the wheel—the more I block out the noise of everyone else’s opinions and do what feels right for me—the more I feel at peace.

No matter what your truth looks like, if you’re living it, you’re gonna feel good.