I hesitated. “I’m really sorry about Dolly.”
Instant tears glistened in her eyes and she blinked rapidly. “Thanks. She’s been a part of our family for forty years. I’m going to miss her.”
“Me too.” I started towards the barn, dragging my feet. If I could pick anyone on earth, Lucinda would be the last person I would choose to grant a favor. Wary, but also curious, I strode inside wondering what she could possibly want from me while mentally calculating how long it would take me to shower, dress, check on my cats and get to the office before Thena arrived.
The pleasantly pungent aroma of horse manure and hay greeted me as I paused to allow my eyes to adjust to the low light. Within seconds, I spotted my nemesis loitering near the tack room, her back to me. “Ronda said you want
