Page 70 of Lasso Lovebirds

Our group emerged from the storm shelter, the sunrise breaking through the dark clouds. Brilliant rays turned the sky peach in the wake of the storm.

I immediately did a three-sixty, feeling relief when I saw the stables and barn. They were fine. From here, the garden looked a little torn up, but we’d work together to help Pris get everything back to order.

The house had lost some roofing. There was some debris strewn around, but otherwise . . .

The ranch looked to be fine.

“I’m gonna go check on the animals,” Wylie said.

I nodded. “Let’s do a full round-up. Check on it all.”

“You got it,” Billie said.

Everyone was already breaking apart to do just that. Before I could follow, Pris dragged me close, and then I wrapped my arms around her and Sky, who was shaking.

“That scared me,” Pris rasped.

I nodded. “Me too,” I croaked.

Tears filled Sky’s eyes. “I’m sorry I didn’t leave a note. I got a radar alert and wanted to go out and chase it. But I should have left a note. And then when I was out there, one of the tornadoes turned this way.”

“We worried for a moment you were gone for good,” Pris murmured.

They shook their head, the tears falling as they looked up at both of us. “I knew this morning that this was the place for me. I knew it. And the fear I felt in seeing that tornado come after the people I love . . .”

“Love,” Pris echoed, swallowing hard.

Sky sniffled. “Yes.Love. I love you. Both of you. I know it’s fast, I know it’s crazy, but I also know it’s the truth. I belong here at Rainbow Ranch. I belong here with you.”

My mouth dropped in shock.Love.

“Does that mean you’re here to stay?” Priscilla asked softly.

“I’m here to stay,” Sky said. “I’m yours. I’m all yours.”

Love.They loved us. They were staying.

They were staying at Rainbow Ranch.

“I love you, Sky,” Pris said. “I love you, Beau. And you’re right, itiscrazy. It’s just as crazy as that damn storm. But it feels right.”

“It does,” Sky cried.

I was still in shock as the two of them hugged each other and then kissed.

Pris loved me too?

Both of them turned their attention on me.

“Beau,” Pris said, raising a brow. “You okay there?”

“Okay?” I breathed out, tears pricking my eyes. “I’m more than okay. I don’t have the words. I’m not good with words. But . . .”

I swept the two of them against me, my arms tightening as I held them close. “Welcome home, Sky. I love you. And Pris . . .” I trailed off, looking down at her as the tears fell. “I love you, too. I love both of you so much it hurts.”

Pris grinned and leaned up, kissing me hard. “I don’t know, Beau. I think you’re pretty good with words. What do you think, Sky?”

“I think he is too,” they said with a smile.

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