23 HADLEY “I think Nightshade’s going to miss you,” Tyla said, coming up behind me. Gasping, I turned around, clutching my chest. “Holy hell, I didn’t hear you come in.” She smiled and patted Nightshade’s back. “You were too busy talking to him to notice. Although, judging by the way Blake is this morning, I’d say this horse isn’t the only one who’s going to miss you. How did it go last night?” “Amazing, and I wanted to thank you for that. The food was out of this world. It’s almost not fair how you can be so good with horses and cooking.” She brushed her shoulders off. “Thank you. I figured I could help Blake out with his last night with you. I have to say though, it doesn’t look like either one of you are happy about this situation.” I glanced over her shoulder at Blake, who’d jus

