Chapter Thirteen
Kiera
Running that horse at thirteen seconds was unbelievable. Everything felt right, and having Jackson encouraging me like old times was amazing. He’s always been my lucky charm. Another reason he has to stand up in my wedding.
I ride around the barrel racing area toward the barn where Chief is waiting in a stall. I had my assistant, Alexis, get him washed and brushed for Jackson since he decided to pick him up. After I dismount, I tie Hershey to a post and meet Jackson at the entrance of the barn. The way he looks at me is so damn intense, I can barely stay focused on my surroundings. All I can see is him looking at me, and it’s as if he can read my thoughts and knows all my secrets. Well, he basically does.
Back there in the arena, we shared a moment, and I feel as
