Bonded

That was their thought, and they continued their chores. Cisca and Reagan bonded. What was intended to be a punishment ended up being fun for them.

They even made friends with the horsemen.

"I think he likes you." Reagan nodded subtly at a good-looking man. He came to purchase horses from their pack.

Cisca glared at her. The sun filtered into her eyes.

"Why do you say so?" She asked.

"He has been staring at you like he could eat you," Reagan replied, and Cisca rolled her eyes. She was not attracted to anyone else except Alden.

"That's not on my agenda right now," she replied.

Reagan laughed heartily. She knew Cisca would reply that way.

"I mean..." She shrugged. The man walked up to them, and Reagan beamed at him.

"Good afternoon, ladies..." He greeted.

They greeted him back p