KEEGAN

Even if I was on vacation from my real job, it didn’t mean I was not going to have work to do on the ranch. My parents asked me to help upgrade the business page and the reservation link, which I accepted because IT was my forte. Additionally, with Jeremy unable to do much due to his pregnancy, I decided to help in his stead. My parents took that as an opportunity to drag me around from early in the morning. In the short time I was there, I had helped Dad fix a lot of fences on the farm, and I also helped Elise with the animals. Especially with that mean sheep, Kevin. I had been warned about him, but I thought my family was playing with me. Turns out they weren’t. 

“Kevin! Dude. Stop it. The food is right there. Go eat it.” I said, walking a step back from the sheep that was constantly hitting its head against my leg. I looked for my brother’s wife for help. “Elise! Help me.”

“Baaa!” Kevin screamed at me with anger.

“I warned you he had a bad mood.” Elise said, laughing, entertained by the whole situation.

“Yeah, but I thought you were joking. Can you do something?” I asked her, frustrated, keeping myself in motion. Kevin close behind me.

“Just keep moving. He will give up at one point.” She said, pouring some fresh water for the other sheep.

“But why does he do this? Is he actually a sheep or a shifter trolling?” I asked, being suspicious of such behaviour from a sheep.

“Hundred per cent an animal. No pheromones or hormones on that one.” She explained and added. “Also not a beta.”

“And this is not his first time?” I asked, moving faster as I felt Kevin closer.

“No. But I think he just hates male alphas. Something about protecting his territory, maybe.” Elise said with a shrug. She had already poured the water, and I helped her with the food.

“Well. Can we go now? They already have their food.” I said, starting to get exhausted from just walking around, avoiding Kevin.

“Yeah, we can.” She said with a chuckle and then walked to the exit. I followed her, not before giving one last glance at my new nemesis, Kevin. 

We continued our feeding trip, entering every corral through all the barnyard, setting up water for every animal on the farm. It was an easy job. Only Kevin had given us problems. Once we were done, Elise told me she didn’t have any other tasks to do for me, so I could go check on the horses. Blizzard’s image came to my mind, and I smiled. I walked to the horse barn to greet my dear horse. On my way to Blizzard down the alley of the barn, I noticed some of the stalls were empty, and I found that weird. I remembered seeing them full of horses before. I gave Blizzard some hay and brushed him a bit. I made promises that I would take him for a ride soon. On my way out, the empty stalls still bothered me. I pulled out my phone and wrote to my brother. 

Me                            04:32 PM

Hey, we are missing some horses in the barn.

Is that normal?

Owen                                04:33 PM

Go to the outdoor arena.

Enjoy the view.

I read and re-read my brother's message again. Why did he say that? Curiosity won the best of me, and I walked the way to the arena. It was the part where the horse shows happened. I walked through the building to the arena area, taking a look at all the trophies displayed. Some were from my parents and some from my little brother, Emil. I felt proud seeing them and the news articles on the wall. Once I was close enough to the outdoor area, I heard voices—Kids’ voices. I peeked through the door and saw a group of kids standing outside with Meadow. The missing horses were there, all of them tied to the fence with ropes to make sure they didn’t roam free. I remembered Dad had said Bunny taught horse riding lessons for kids. 

“Mr. Bunny. Can we ride some more?” A kid from the group asked.

“Yes. Can we? Please?” Another one joined, and soon all the others were doing puppy eyes to convince Bunny to let them ride more.

“I would love to let you ride more, but class is done for today, kiddos.” Bunny said with an apologetic look.

“Noooo.” The kids started to say, all sad about not being able to keep riding. I held back a chuckle.

‘He is so good with kids.’ Keith said with admiration. 

‘He really is.’ I agreed. Seeing how good he was with the kids was making my chest warm. But Keith had to ruin the moment.

‘I can’t wait for him to carry our cubs.’ My animal self mentioned, and I rolled my eyes.

‘Why do you have to make everything weird?’ I scolded him for being inappropriate.

‘Don’t act like you don’t want him to have our cubs.’ Keith huffed. I could almost see him looking at me with an arched brow. I decided not to respond and tuned back in on the conversation Bunny was having with the kids.

“If we can’t ride, then can we see you, Mr Bunny?” One of the kids asked. The others nodded.

“Oh, yes. We want to see you.” Another one said with excitement. 

“I don’t know about that.” Bunny said, unsure.

“Please, please, please.” The kids begged him. Defeated, the omega nodded.

“Fine. But go sit on the benches, okay? I don’t want you getting hurt.” He mentioned, and the kids nodded.

“Yes, Mr Bunny.” The kids said in unison and ran to the benches outside the fenced area.

My attention went back to Bunny, and that’s when I noticed why Owen had told me to enjoy the show. The omega was wearing tight pants that flattered his backside, and when he mounted the horse, I couldn’t help but want to be that saddle. And when he started to move around with his horse, he looked…sexy. I was hypnotized by the man. The way his ponytail jumped every time, and how firm his stance was. The view went all the way down to my pants. Was I turned on by seeing my fated mate ride a horse? Yes, I was, and my animal self was not helping.

‘You think he will ride us like that?’ Keith asked with mischief. I blushed when the image of a naked Bunny riding my cock came to my mind. I shifted my weight between my legs, starting to get uncomfortable because of my boner.

I hated to do it, but I had to leave before Meadow noticed me. I walked away from the arena and went back to the main house to deal with the situation in my pants. I need a shower. A cold shower. A cold shower where the image of a naked Meadow on top of me didn’t leave me alone, and it made me have to deal with my boner with the help of my hand. After I was done, I felt ashamed of using Meadow as masturbation material. I took my phone and sent a message to my twin brother.

Me                            05:30 PM

Asshole.

Owen                                05:31 PM

As a character in Avery’s favourite movie says.

What can I say except you are welcome.

Me                            05:31 PM

I should’ve absorbed you in Papa’s womb.

Owen                                05:32 PM

I know you love me.

Anyway, we are going out tonight.

Me                            05:32 PM

Where to?

Owen                                05:33 PM

Midnight Hiss.

My dear husband wants to go dancing.

Me                            05:33 PM

What about the kids?

Owen                                05:33 PM

Dad and Papa are taking care of them.

Jeremy and Conner, too, since Jer can’t go.

Me                            05:34 PM

Who else is going?

Owen                                05:34 PM

You’ll see.

Reading my brother’s last message made me feel suspicious. He was up to something, but I didn’t know if I should be worried or not. Turns out I should have.