Chapter 19The next morning, after some mutual discussion with the others, Adam and Elijah headed out toward the mountains to catch a few wild mustangs. Adam rode alongside Elijah who knew the countryside well. Adam was fascinated by Elijah’s knowledge of local history and horses. He’d assumed that as a cattle rancher Elijah would have little interest in horses.
Adam had revealed that he was an accomplished horse wrangler and would break the mustangs. Once they returned with the horses, Mecatl and Ellen were going to ride into the state of King Xipil. Mecatl had some friends there and would bring a herd of cattle back.
Adam hoped that once it was clear that Abe was operating a fully-functional ranch, their elusive enemy would make his move. However, there was something tickling at his bra
