Chapter 3: Settling In and Sparks IgniteThe days started blurring together in the best kind of way. By the third morning, my muscles ached from yesterday’s ride, but I refused to complain. After breakfast eggs, bacon, and strong black coffee that Colt made like it was his personal mission to wake me up i followed him out to the barn to help with chores.“Grab that bucket, little filly,” Colt said, his gravel voice warm as he tossed me a pair of worn work gloves. “Hay first, then grain. These horses don’t feed themselves, and neither do the hands.”I caught the gloves, smiling at the new nickname. “Little filly? You’re really committing to that, huh?”He grinned, flashing strong white teeth against his tanned face. “Fits you. All legs and big eyes, still learning how to stand steady. But you’re catching on quick.” His broad shoulders flexed as he lifted a heavy bale like it was nothing, the muscles in his arms straining the fabric of his shirt.We worked side by side in the barn, the
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