Evie by Caroline Fyffe

Author:Caroline Fyffe [Fyffe, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9780989702515
Publisher: Caroline Fyffe
Published: 2013-01-01T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

DRESSED IN his extra slicker, Chance straightened and stood, taking one last look at his tools in the barn. He was ready, and itching to get going. He’d finish the house in record time. After showing everything to Evie, pleased by her oohs and aahs over each little detail she saw, he took her out to the barn where she met his three horses, explored the tall loft, and cozied up to Dexter who was sulking in a stall. She begged Chance to let the dog out, saying the smell went away after her nose got used to it. True or not, the animal had taken to her. He devotedly trotted by her heels as if he knew Evie was his deliverer.

Longing for a glimpse of her, Chance went to the barn door and looked out. It took a minute in the waning light, but he finally spotted his wife and Dexter. They were a short distance into the pasture, where she crouched low, proffering an outstretched handful of greenery to two calves standing knee-deep in grass. Their mamas, who’d wandered up toward the barn in the late afternoon ahead of the rest of the herd, grazed nearby.

His heart filled. Marrying Evie was the best thing he’d ever done. Even this soon, he felt it was true. When one of the calves looked her way, she inched forward and the tiny heifer nibbled the grass in her hand. She laughed and it bolted. Glancing over her shoulder and catching him watching, she smiled and waved.

Twilight eased over the land, calming the breeze and muting the vividness of color. The dark clouds had given way to a gray-blue sky. All they had for tonight was a bag of jerky and a half loaf of day-old bread. He hoped it would be enough to satisfy her until they went into town first thing tomorrow. From there, he’d go over to Lichtenstein’s to see if anyone had been in looking for work. Evie could take some time at the hotel to clean up if she wanted. It promised to be a full day.

Dexter barked and Chance quickly looked back to Evie. The rest of the herd was on the move up the valley toward the ranch, coming in for nightfall. Dexter barked again and then bounded out to meet them. As trained, he circled around to the back of the herd, then drove them forward.

When Evie started his way, he went out to join her. The calm evening light was too nice to waste. “How do you like the calves?”

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so cute.” Her eyes sparkled and he stifled the urge to reach out and touch her nose. “They look so soft. I’d love to pet them.”

“Just keep at it. They’ll let you when they get used to you.”

“Really?”

“Sure. Cattle can be very domestic. Remember though, they’re beef animals and not pets. If they aren’t used for breeding, someone’s going to eat them.”

Her eyes opened wide. He nodded.

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