During my interview with Jackson and Kiera, they explained how busy they’ve been with training and how they desperately needed extra help with the wild horses. I went through all my experience, and a week later, they offered me a position. I had some other obligations at home first and couldn’t start immediately, but they were willing to wait. When I got the call, there wasn’t a doubt in my bones about accepting the job. The money was great, I’d have a place to stay, and the landscape was vast and beautiful. Though Houston will always be home, I was ready to escape to a small town away from the lifestyle I’d led. I fell in love with Eldorado the first time I visited. There’s something magical about the ranch that I can’t explain.

“I’ll meet y’all outside,” Alex tells the twins. One of them releases a grunt while the other rolls his eyes.

Kiera sighs once they’re out of sight. “I wish they were more like their sister. Kaitlyn does things without being disrespectful.”

Jackson chuckles and turns to me. “That’s our youngest. She just left for her second year of college, but she’ll be back during the holidays and breaks. I’m sure you’ll see her around then.”

The phone rings, and Keira answers and immediately begins scribbling on a notepad. “How about next week? Could probably fit you in on Monday. Yep. See ya then.” She ends the call, then looks up at me. “I hope you’re ready to start workin’ this afternoon,” she tells me.

“I sure am. Been looking forward to it,” I admit, which seems to please them both. The exhaustion on their faces is evident. I’m glad I can relieve some of the pressure and stress they’ve had running this huge empire by themselves.

“Great,” Jackson says, patting me on the back. “We’ve got a packed training schedule for the next five years.”

My eyes widen in shock.

“That might be a slight exaggeration.” Kiera snorts. “But the rest of the year and next will be really busy, though. Since our competitor closed shop, business has been booming.”

“That’s great.” I smile.

“Have you eaten?” Jackson abruptly changes the subject, but Kiera doesn’t seem to mind and goes back to her calendar.

“Actually, no,” I respond.

Jackson immediately shakes his head. “Unacceptable.” Swinging open the office door, he finds Alex standing by the truck talking to the twins and moves toward him. “Not feeding our new employee on his first day is ridiculous. The man has to eat!”

Alex rolls his eyes and flips him off. Jackson turns toward me. “Alex will take you to the B&B for breakfast. It’s tradition. Then I’ll show you ’round here.”

Kiera comes outside and frowns. “Don’t be a bad influence.”