Chapter 20Adam and Elijah returned to the ranch with a total of six horses in tow. Adam had managed to catch a couple more on the trip back.
While Adam corralled the horses, Elijah rode home. Adam wished he could have stayed, but as he’d already devoted two days to Abe’s ranch, Elijah needed to get back and see to his own.
“Nice mares. You did well, Adam. Seems you have talents outside your profession.” Mecatl grinned as he looked at the horses.
“Thanks,” Adam said. “Haven’t busted mustangs in a while though. You?”
Mecatl laughed and shook his head. “Not me. All the horses I’ve ever ridden were already tamed. I believe Mitch has broken a few broncos though.” His voice turned serious and dropped in timbre. “We’re being watched. I intend to ride out later and stay at the Lazy E. From the
