Spur of the Moment (Bell Buckle Book 1) by Karley Brenna
Author:Karley Brenna [Brenna, Karley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-01-04T00:00:00+00:00
26
Bailey
The morning air was cooler as summer began its transition into fall, so I opted for my red flannel over my white t-shirt. Once the sun warmed up, Iâd shed it, but for now, I was comfortable as I headed over to Bottom of the Buckle Ranch to start my chores.
Aside from Brandy breaking her finger, last night went great. It brought up feelings of nostalgia as we all sat around the table. Weâd done it plenty of times in the past few years, but without Lettie there, it always felt like something was missing. Iâd been awestruck watching the sun set, the colors dancing across Lettieâs features, her eyes blazing sapphires against the orange glow.
I parked my truck and hopped out, leaving it unlocked on habit. Halfway to the white barn, a whistle sounded from my left. My head swiveled toward the sound. âOver here.â Lettie waved her hand in the air from where she stood bent over a pile of two-by-fours.
I made my way over, my boots kicking up dust with each step. âIâve got to muck the stalls before I can get started,â I said when I approached her.
âOur volunteer, Cathy, offered to do it so we could get a head start on the barn before it got too hot.â
She wrapped her hands around three boards at once and I quickly bent to grab them before she hurt her back. âI can whip it out real quick. Wonât take longer than thirty minutes if youâd wait.â
She let me take the planks of wood from her and then bent to grab another three. âYouâre going to hurt your back lifting them like that,â I said.
She ignored me, lifting the boards with a grunt. She headed around the side of the barn, awkwardly maneuvering the beams before tossing them down on the dirt behind the building with a loud slap.
She dusted her hands on her jeans as she said, âThings should speed up now that we have all the lumber and a nail gun.â
âI donât see why we couldnât get it done before winter then.â
âIf you donât let the volunteers keep up with your chores, thereâll be no way. Do you see this thing?â She gestured to the barn but I kept my eyes on her, already well aware of the state the structure was in.
âYou doubt my ability to keep up with our project and get other work done around here?â
âNo, but thereâs only so much one person can take on. I donât want you stretching yourself thin.â
I leaned a shoulder against the outside wall of the barn, smirking at her. âYou worried âbout me, Huckleberry?â
Her cheeks heated and she looked away. âWorried about you?â She scoffed. âPlease.â
When she met my gaze, she saw the look in my eye before I moved. She darted in the opposite direction and I ran after her, catching her before she made it even ten steps. I wrapped my arms around her middle, lifting her feet off the ground.
She screamed, but I saw the smile on her face.
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