Chapter 1 Alisa where are you In here with Diabolo Where I can’t see you Kami Cooper stepped out of the bright sunshine into the cool shadows of the old red barn at Stardust Stables Here Alisa appeared from behind the grain store carrying a scoop of pellets for her horse Diabolo worked extra hard for me today Back in the row of wooden stalls that lined one side of the barn the sorrel mare poked her head over a sturdy partition and nickered hungrily I’ve been sent to tell you that supper’s
ready Kami told Alisa But I should've known you’d feed your horse before yourself Of course Alisa replied She took the feed and poured it into Diabolo’s manger A shaft of sunlight put rich auburn highlights into her long dark hair and brought out the soft glow of her lightly tanned face Isn’t she gorgeous Alisa murmured as Diabolo crunched the pellets She sure is Anyhow it’s time for our supper We’re having a cookout by the creek Kami reminded her Even though she and Alisa were roommates Kami still felt a little shy around her She’d only been part of the Stardust stunt-riding team for a few weeks but Alisa had spent three summers at the stable She had the reputation of being the best junior rider in the business The white patch down her face isn’t it just perfect said Alisa with a contented sigh
showing she was still focused more on Diabolo than the cookout Kami tried again Alisa Lizzie sent me to tell you you need to put your steak on the grill What Oh yeah Alisa sighed then walked into the stall ready to lead Diabolo out into the meadow I’ll be right there Do you want me to cook it for you Kami offered She knew just how in love Alisa was with Diabolo she felt exactly the same about her horse Magic How do you like it medium rare Sure Alisa agreed absent-mindedly It’ll be ready in ten Kami said as she turned and headed back to the cookout Don’t be late or one of the boys will eat it for you Alisa ran her hand down Diabolo’s smooth neck and through her silky mane before buckling on a halter and attaching a lead rope
