Chapter 112

On Wednesday afternoon, Justin got home to find Mitchael’s horse trailer by the tables, and Allena bringing Star through the corral gate. “I didn’t expect you today,” Justin said as his cousin approached and shook his hand.

“I’m boarding Allena’s horse for a while,” Mitchael explained. “I thought you knew.”

“I forgot,” he replied, his stomach sinking.

As he spoke, Allena noticed him and immediately averted her gaze, loading her horse up the ramp. Once she was done, Mitchael closed the tailgate and bolted it securely in place.

“Thank you,” she said to his cousin, ignoring Justin.

“No problem,” Mitchael replied. “I’ll take good care of him. I’ll get him settled in and

call you later to know how he’s doing.”

She thanked him again, glancing briefly towards Justin. “I’m going to see the kids,” she said. “They want to watch the kittens play.”

She walked off towards the stables, her hips swinging and her head at a tight angle. “Things a little frosty around here, I take it?” Mitch said and g