Chapter 14

“Pigeons,” Wade said softly.

They made their way down a hay corridor, bales stacked neatly on either side. At the end of the corridor they came to an open area. Charlie looked around as Wade placed the lantern on a shelf of hay

The roomwas about the size of a horse’s stall, in the center of which was spread out a bedroll. It was clear to Charlie the area was set up for this specific purpose.

Wade indicated Charlie should lie down on the blanket. Standing over him, Wade’s already mammoth size appeared to be magnified by the lantern light. Charlie shuddered with anticipation.

“Most everybody’s got themselves a fantasy about a roll in the hay. That true fer ya, cowboy?”

Charlie nodded.

“Well then, let’s not waste time. Let the fantasy begin.”