Dating Texas (Discovering Me #3) by Ann Maree Craven & Michelle MacQueen

Author:Ann Maree Craven & Michelle MacQueen [Craven, Ann Maree & MacQueen, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 1698531389
Amazon: B07YYLBZ9K
Publisher: Twin Rivers Press
Published: 2019-11-08T00:00:00+00:00

Diego couldn’t remember ever feeling so dirty and sweaty in his life. He returned his pitchfork to the tool shed and kicked off the rubber boots he’d borrowed from Andrea. Mucking out stalls was officially off his bucket list, and he was pretty sure he didn’t like horses. The feeling seemed to be mutual.

But Killian, on the other hand, was right at home among the creatures that adored him. He knew every one of their names and their temperaments, and each one was happy to see him.

“Ready for a ride?” Killian came around to the front of the barn leading Blue and another horse he’d called Yara.

“You’re serious?” Diego’s eyes widened in alarm.

“Blue’s a beginner’s horse. He’ll take good care of you. He’s all saddled up for you and anxious to get some exercise.

“How do you even get up there?” Diego wasn’t sure about this at all.

“Come stand next to Blue, and hold the reins. I’ll show you.”

Killian patiently walked him through the basics and helped him mount the horse. “Blue Boy will follow Yara. He has a little crush on her. All you need to do is hold the reins like I showed you and use your knees to tell him where you want to go.”

Diego nodded nervously. He was a little excited about his first horse ride and also a little nauseated too.

“We’ll take them for a trek through the forest and around the lake. Just holler if you need anything.” Killian’s Texas drawl was out in full force among the horses.

“Good boy, Blue.” Diego patted the horse’s head as he followed Killian’s horse away from the barn. “You know, you’re not so bad. You’re the only one that didn’t try to bite me today.”

Blue snorted and whickered.

“He likes to talk,” Killian said.

As they made their way slowly through the trees and deeper into the forest, Diego relaxed. He didn’t even know the school grounds reached this far, but the pathway seemed to go on for miles.

“Do you do this often?” Diego leaned forward to avoid a low-hanging tree limb.

“Not as much as I’d like. I’m not in the equestrian program because of hockey, but Andrea doesn’t mind me hanging around the stables as long as I make myself useful.”

Diego shoved a second branch out of his way, pressing his knees into Blue’s sides to keep from sliding around the saddle. “Whoa, Blue, wait!” Diego tugged on the reins like Killian had showed him, but Blue broke into a gallop, streaking past Killian and Yara.

“Diego, hold the reins!” Killian shouted, but he’d dropped the reins when Blue bolted. Clinging to the saddle, Diego started to slip. With a loud snort, Blue reared back, and Diego flew off, landing in a snowdrift along the side of the trail.

“Diego?” Killian raced past him, trying to catch up with Blue Boy, but he was long gone.

Diego let out a groan. Something sharp poked his back, and cold snow seeped through his many layers.

“Diego?” Killian shouted nearby.

“Over here.” He struggled to sit up.

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