Magic Wand Ranch by Caroline Mickelson

Author:Caroline Mickelson [Mickelson, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: PublishDrive
Published: 2016-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

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"Watch where you're stepping," Fiona called down to Cody as she clung to the saddle's horn. "There might be a snake somewhere." She shifted from side to side but there was no getting comfortable. "Can I get off now?"

The amused twinkle in Cody's eye when he looked up at her would have normally caused Fiona to smile. But panic, being what it was, kept her from appreciating any humor in the situation. Why had she agreed to mount this beast? She felt far too high off the ground for her comfort. Which was ironic considering that she, as a fairy godmother, had spent more than her fair share of time with her feet far off the ground. But this was different. This was scary. Downright unnatural.

"You volunteered, Fiona," he reminded her.

"Correction, I volunteered to help you get ready to hit the road. Not to sacrifice myself. Big difference."

Cody turned and began to walk backwards, all the while holding onto Chica's reins. "We put in a long day yesterday and we've still got to log more than three hundred miles to reach Tucson. That's a long time to have my girl cooped up."

By his girl, Fiona knew he must mean his horse, but the idea of sitting in the truck for another five hours didn't sit well with her either. However, she'd choose a motorized vehicle over equine transportation any day of the week. Make that every day of the week. "Shouldn't you turn around so you can see where you're going?"

Cody laughed. "We're in a round pen. Just what are you worried that I'm going to run into?" He turned his attention to his nephews who were perched on the railing. "Can you guys give some encouragement to Miss Fiona?"

"You're doing great, Miss Fiona," Brian hollered.

"Yeah, maybe you should try trotting now," Mitchell added.

"No, cantering is better." Brian stood on the rail and flapped his arms. "It's like flying."

Shows what little the child knew. Flying was a thousand times safer. Fiona forced herself to breath in and out before responding. "Walking is fine, thank you very much."

But Cody apparently didn't agree. "Whoa," he instructed the mare to stop. "Let's let her run. I'll come up with you."

Before she could protest, Cody's hand closed around her ankle. She watched in shock as he removed her boot from the stirrup.

"Sit still," he commanded as he slid his foot into the stirrup and swung himself up behind her. He slipped one arm around her waist and pulled her close up against him. "Relax, Fiona, I've got you."

He did have her, right in his arms, and that was precisely the problem. The proximity was intoxicating. Every single nerve in her body was on high alert. "I don't think this is a good idea. What if we hurt your horse?"

"Not possible." With his free hand he took the reins from her and made what sounded to her like a clicking sound with his tongue. Chica began to trot. Cody's breath was warm against Fiona's cheek. "Lean back into me and just relax.

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