a wave of tears that threatened to spill over. She was happy.
She was learning what that meant. She slid her palm into
Cassia’s and tugged her close again, wrapping her arms around
her waist. It was too early for the day to be warm yet, but the
heat of their bodies melded together. It was too early to know
what would happen when the regular work time rolled around,
but whatever happened, Adalynn knew they’d be there to
support each other. Even if they just took small steps and got
to fully know each other as they entered into a real
relationship, that was everything.
“So, goats?” Adalynn said jokingly as she leaned in to kiss
Cassia again. “Where does one even get goats?”
“I don’t know,” Cassia responded on a giggle. “But I’m sure
we can find out.”
Epilogue
Cassia
Who knew goats could be so much work?
Cassia grunted as she hefted out yet another bale of straw
from the back of their new pickup. The thing was actually an
old beater, but it worked perfectly for hauling around hay and
feed and manure from the small barn for the goats that they’d
constructed. As if the chickens in their coop could sense the
excitement, they clucked and squealed in their enclosed little
yard.
“It’s official. I’m soaked in my own sweat,” Adalynn said as
she hefted off another bale. The things looked small, but they
were heavy as heck.
“That shouldn’t be such a turn-on.” Cassia grinned and
reached for another bale.
Adalynn wiped at her forehead. She had her hair done up