Wade tried to hold on but it was hopeless One second he was in the saddle The next second Wade flew through the air and crashed to the dusty ground Sammy trotted off without looking back Cupping her hand over her mouth to hide her laughter Maria rushed to Wade’s sid Javier made no such attempt He was literally rolling on the ground giggling so hard that he struggled for breath
Wade’s face turned red He brushed himself off He pretended that his shoulder didn’t ache from the fall Please don’t worry Maria said It’s my fault Sammy doesn’t like anyone but me to ride him Story of my summer Wade mumbled He swept past Javier and his laughter and marched back toward the house
CHAPTER 2 OUTSIDER Wade took a deep breath and exhaled slowly as he walked The ground crunched under his uncomfortable cowboy boots Sweat dripped from his hair His shoulder throbbed from the fall but mostly his pride was wounded The summer hadn’t been going like Wade
