Chapter Twenty-Two
“Dax,” Elaine called, leaning her head out the front door. “Come eat your breakfast. Dottie’s coming to pick us up and take you to school.”
Dax came galloping around the corner of the trailer on an imaginary horse, shooting an imaginary g*n. “When am I going to help Travis with the horses again?” He clambered up the steps and slid into the banquette where she’d laid out a bowl of cereal.
“You like the horses?” She polished off the last of her coffee and placed the dish in the sink.
“Yeah. And I like Travis too.”
Warmth spread across her chest. Travis had definitely made a positive impact on Dax.
“Is he your boyfriend?”
Her breath caught in her throat. It had only been a few days. And while they’d tried to stay low key, especially around Dax, they hadn’t exactly hi
