What was it about Kelly?

Kelly was a fascinating combination of rancher, mother and desirable woman. Letting her go may have been the worst mistake of Josh’s life.

“What’s going on in that head of yours?” Kelly whispered.

“The past and the present.”

“The boys?”

“Partly.”

Her eyelids flickered and she moved backward, almost imperceptibly. “I shouldn’t have asked,” she said. “This isn’t the time.”

Josh glanced at his sleeping sons. However much he wanted them to know he was their father, he didn’t want it to happen by accident. “Mostly I’m hoping the rodeo will be as successful as everyone thinks it’ll be. It helps the town, which means it helps Casey and Marc. As for the rest? Being a celebrity isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.”

“You used to enjoy the attention.”

“Maybe I’ve grown up since then.”

He wished he could tell if she believed him.