A Fistful of Dreams by Long Heather;

Author:Long, Heather; [Long, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 4833830
Publisher: Heather Long

Jason left Buck to build up the fire and took care of the horses on his own. He needed the escape from the overwhelming heat and mental strain. Delilah swayed on her feet by the time they paused for dinner. Buck nursed a powerful headache—one he kept a secret from her. She all but collapsed on the hay and was asleep before her head touched the makeshift pillow. The horses ignored him while he cleaned their stalls until he added fresh hay and feed. Fetching water took longer, but unlike Buck or Delilah, he had no problems with venturing outside into the snow. Fresh flakes continued to fall steadily with no sign of letting up during the evening. They expected a long storm, but the snow depth would soon be a concern and not because of the cold.

The melt could lead to flooding, but in the meanwhile—Jason turned and eyed the roof to the converted barn. This was one of the older buildings on the property and used primarily during foaling with the wider aisles ideal for too young foals so they didn’t crash into walls. The roof of the barn was slanted, huge piles of snow at the edges of building suggested the heavier drifts were sliding off. But for how long was anyone’s guess.

Working quietly, he loaded up the buckets with snow. He could set them inside near the fire to melt and water the horses later. Six trips later, he stood and let the cold wash through him. It restored his mood and eased his headache. Of all the times to be forced back to the ranch, at least the heavy, if odd, winter weather worked in his favor.

Ignoring his headache, he stared into the distance toward the main house and focused. It was about the limit of his range, but if he concentrated, he could discern the active minds awake in that direction. Sam?

He had to call twice before he had the sense of his older brother’s attention. A startled oath echoed like a distant shout. That’s unnerving as hell.

Sorry. Checking in as requested.

Are you all right down there? The storm is heavier than we expected. An understatement.

We’re fine. She’s doing well. Any idea when this will let up?

Sam’s negative response didn’t require words. He got no sense anything was wrong there. He told Sam he’d check in again the next night. His second mental call took a hell of a lot more focus, but Micah reacted with far more ease than their eldest brother. The kids were fine and engaged in a round of reading and writing activities with Jo—grumbling more because they were only allowed limited playtime.

Buck likely checked in with his own brothers in dreams, so he left them alone. Kid wasn’t with Micah or Sam, and both thought he was with the other. Already pushing the limits of his own mental well-being, he searched the range of the ranch he could reach.

Kid wasn’t anywhere.

It doesn’t have to mean anything. Maybe he’s tucked in out of the storm further out.

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