When we walk into the barn, I kick the wooden door closed behind us, and it echoes through the empty building. This is one of the smaller barns on the edge of the property. We just keep tolls and wood for fencing out here, and there’s a little room in the back for storage.

That’s where I’m headed as Julie wiggles in my arms.

“Is the big bad cowboy going to give me a ride?” Her eyebrows rise and her hips move as I go into the room and set her ass on the workbench.

“I’m thinking of putting you on a saddle so I can keep you ready when...