CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
One day led to another. Spring was in full bloom with a hint of summer in the air. The temperature warmed, and the sun stayed out longer. The Defeeters won more games than they lost. Lucy, however, wished time could stop because she wanted Ryker to stick around.
Being with him was exciting. As they made the most of their time together, Wicksburg no longer felt like a boring, small town. Funny, since most would call their activities boring. Practice twice a week. Dinner with Ryker and Connor. Lunch when her work schedule or his physical therapy allowed. But all brought a contentment she hadn’t known before.
When she was alone and her clients’ projects completed, her painting flourished with heightened senses and overflowing creativity. Connor thrived, too. Oh, he still
