Jessie’s P.O.V.
“I will be back in a minute,” I lied.
I felt lousy for lying to Willow, but it’ll be worth it. She’ll be mad as a hornet as soon as the announcer tells everyone I’m supposed to ride. But once it’s over, she’s in for a bigger surprise. I followed Frank behind the chutes. He grabbed a bag and threw it at me.
“Hurry, the finals will finish soon,” he barked.
I chuckled, just like old times. I pulled out my chaps, quickly putting them on and buckling the straps. Next out of the bag was my vest. My eyes immediately focus on the scuff marks in the dead center of the protective garment. My heart rate quickened as the memory of that beast bearing down on me flashed through my mind. I closed my eyes and drew a deep breath. My eyes opened, and I slipped the vest on, zipping it. I
