Well, I’d just have to figure out how to handle that in July. As soon as school was out at the first week of June, I was in the saddle and headed fo... the upper range.From there on, it was just more watching and seeing that our herd didn’t get mixed up with anyone’s besides the Alexanders’ when we were on the open range. Mostly, we had enough private range, but cattle have a mind of their own. Ginny once asked me why people thought cows were so dumb. I laughed and told her it’s because most. Hammer is nothing more than a peon." Max, you are a fool. That bastard almost buried me twice."Felix stepped harder on the gas pedal."What do you mean he almost buried you twice?"Felix just glared at Max. Max shrank into the seat away from Felix. Felix did not let up off the gas pedal until they reached their destination.Felix jumped out of the car and yelled at Three, "Get that spic out of the trunk."He stormed into a large mansion. Max followed him. As he was walking towards the door, One. She was a sight to behold, and as she heard Devin making his way down the steps, she knew that he would soon agree.Indeed, appreciation of her beauty clearly registered on his face as he strode confidently into the room. Behind him trailed two of his vampire devotees, their fangs bared as they glared at Calyndi's marvelous body, their jealousy palpable on their otherwise sultry faces. Devin entered the room with his shoulders held back, emphasizing the broadness of his form. His face was calm. Sitting here at the table, eating breakfast, just being with him; it was like we'd been married for years. I reached over and squeezed his hand."What's that for?" For you. I just feel good. I'm glad we found each other."He reached back to my hand and took it in both of his, kissing the palm, then lowering it to the table but still holding it."Me too. What are you going to do about your father?" God. You would have to ask me that, wouldn't you?" Yes, I would. You know you've been avoiding facing.