Home to the Cowboy. Amanda Renee

but there was no telling if it would take a week or a month. My father wanted to take control of the situation and speed the process up, so he stepped in and became her benefactor.”

      “Why didn’t your parents adopt her?”

      “Because they’re over the age limit. Honestly, I thought of it myself, but a single male can send up some warning flags. Ever is one of thousands of children with disabilities available for adoption. Those big blue eyes are the sole reason my father wanted to build the hippotherapy facility.”

      “So children like her can be provided for.” Tess narrowed her gaze. “I’m going to bust your brothers right in the nose.”

      “Whoa.” Cole laughed. “Easy there, slugger.”

      “Have Chase and Shane been out here?” Tess waved when Ever rode by on her horse. “You’re doing great!”

      “That’s my rodeo princess!” Cole strode back to the fence. “Yes, and they have no problem being her benefactor, but they feel there are enough hippotherapy centers in the state and don’t want to build another one.”

      “But you said there isn’t one for a hundred miles.” The realization of the situation suddenly hit Tess. “It comes down to money, doesn’t it?”

      “There isn’t another PATH International facility around for a hundred miles and yes, their decision’s money propelled. You earn more with a rodeo school than you do with a nonprofit. They only see the bottom line, not who it benefits.”

      “We have to change their minds, Cole.”

      “That’s exactly what I was hoping you’d say.”