Author: tuantr

“I know what you meant.” He stepped outside. The door closed behind him. That night, after Eli had fallen asleep, Cora opened the smallest trunk….

The man’s grin disappeared. Elias clicked his tongue. The horses leaned into their collars, and the wagon rolled away from Red Ridge. Mabel did not…

It happened without thought. A movement learned in rooms where men struck first and explained later. Garrett stopped. For one long moment, he stared at…

“Tumble Creek Ravine,” he said. “Thomas actually brought the taxes current?” “Yes.” Abernathy searched through a ledger. “Forty-seven acres. No legal road access. No surface…

“What happened to him?” “He died.” “I understood that part.” Her fingers tightened around the blanket. “He went looking for the truth.” “What truth?” “The…

“Where did you find them?” “They found me.” He looked up. Mercy nodded toward the east. “The mare came out of the wash behind my…

“Brace cutting you?” “I am fine.” “That wasn’t what I asked.” “It hurts.” “Hold tighter.” Mina hesitated. “Do it,” he said. “You fall off, I’m…

“How?” “An accident.” The word sounded like something quoted from another person. “What kind of accident?” “He fell from the loft in our barn.” “I…

Charles frowned. “Where are you going?” Jackson walked the length of the table and stopped in front of Mina. “You’ve been standing all evening, ma’am.”…