Montana Sky: Hearts In Rhythm (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Entertainers of The West Book 5) by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Author:Linda Carroll-Bradd [Carroll-Bradd, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier & Pioneer, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Kindle Worlds Novellas, Novella Length Story, Short Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, 19th Century, Montana Sky Series, Morgan's Crossing Montana Territory, Sweetwater Springs, Entertainers of The West Series
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-07-16T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

The raucous crowing of a rooster startled Estefan awake. He jerked, hitting his head against the stall wall. Tight muscles and a crick in his neck wrenched a groan from deep in his throat. As he looked over his stallion for signs indicating his condition, Estefan rolled his shoulders as best he could.

The horse dozed, his left hind leg in a relaxed position.

Estefan breathed out a grateful sigh. A weight on his thigh reminded him Savina kept him company all night and had shared the tasks of tending Tronar. Only when the horse stopped all erratic behavior had they agreed they could sit for a few minutes and close their eyes.

By then, Trent had been out to check on the stallion’s progress.

Estefan pulled him aside and received his consent to having Savina remain in the barn. He glanced down at her tousled brown hair that spread over his trousers and couldn’t resist fingering the silky strands.

During the long night, she showed him the scrapbook and pointed out images of what she planned to do and all the places the traveling exhibition had visited. As she talked of her goals, he appreciated listening to someone with motivation similar to his own. What she wanted was to challenge her abilities the same way he wanted to test his breeding acumen and skills with the horses he’d nurtured. Never had he enjoyed the sharing of hopes and dreams as those wishful words spoken in the darkest hours of the night.

A horse nickered and stamped a foot.

Savina let out a moan and shifted, her left hand pressing on his thigh.

He chuckled. “That’s as soft as my leg gets.”

“What?” She rose on stiffened arms and looked around. “Oh, that’s right. How is Tronar?”

“He appears to be fine, but I want to have a closer look.” He rolled to his right and then shoved to a stand. A walk around the animal showed he had clear eyes, no nasal drainage, no excessive stomach rumblings, and his stools were normal. “A day of rest will make sure he’s gotten the weeds out of his system. Then I can put him to stud.” Rustling behind him indicated she was doing what she could to make herself presentable.

“That is g-good news. Yech, straw is everywhere.”

Laughing, he turned. “You should see what’s in your hair.”

Eyes wide, she clamped her hands on her head. “D-don’t look.”

“Savina, you wouldn’t be much of a horsewoman if you minded a bit of straw.” He crossed his arms over his chest. “No student of mine should be that fussy.”

A smile stretched her mouth. “After all this”—she waved a hand to encompass the barn and them—“You’ll honor your agreement?”

“del Vados are men of honor. You helped me last night so I will return the favor.”

“Thank you.” Savina rushed him and threw her arms around his middle. “Estefan, you won’t be sorry. I’m a fast learner.” Then she tilted up her head and kissed him, dragging her teeth over his lower lip.

By the time they broke apart, Estefan needed to suck in a lungful of air.

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