When they got to the stable, Rio asked, “What ya got planned for the rest of your day?”
“Alan and John want to spend some time at the pool. They said that Sonny suggested a sunset trail ride.”
“And you?”
“Nothing really. Any suggestions?” Mark turned to Rio with what the cowboy interpreted as a hopeful look.
“Not unless you’re into muckin’ out stalls and ridin’ fence to see if any needs mendin’?”
“I’d love that,” Mark said eagerly, catching Rio by surprise.
“Really?” Rio felt a happy warmth spread over him.
“Can’t think of a better way to spend the afternoon,” Mark said and leaned in for a kiss.
Rio couldn’t remember when he’d had as much fun cleaning stalls. Well, not since he was a kid when being anywhere near a horse was pure heaven to him. He and Mark worked together on each st
