Chapter 21

I must have fallen asleep, because the next thing I know, Joseph is sitting beside me. He’s sweating but wearing a big smile on his face. I sit up and look around. There were bags of stuff lying around everywhere and, standing beside Georgie, is another horse.

At first, I’m confused about the horse and I look around to see if we have a guest. I don't see anyone and I look at Joseph to help with my confusion. He notices the confused look on my face and chuckles.

"There is no one else here. The horse is yours.” He scoots a little closer to me. Butterflies are now fluttering my stomach. I take a deep breath and pay attention to what he is still saying. “My Uncle gave us some more stuff. Everything that you asked for is in those bags.”

He points to several burlap sacks that are now standing in the kitchen. “You can go hunting with me now, if you want. This mare's name is Sasha. She belonged to my sister, who is also named Sasha. Do you want to eat or take a ride?"