Author: tutr

Mave lowered the iron latch into place while Jud set both firearms on the table. Neither spoke. Outside, the wolves disappeared into timber. Inside, something…

Cora opened the tin slowly, as though even the salve might carry terms she had failed to understand. Harlon removed his coat. “Hands first.” She…

Abigail followed Gideon with her scars uncovered until the buildings of Bitter Creek disappeared behind the first stand of ponderosa pine. He bought her better…

Norah closed her fingers around the salt box while Jud stepped away from the stove and left the next move to her. She could cook….

Maeve crossed to the door and rested her hand against the rough timber where Boone had disappeared into the blizzard. For several seconds she considered…

Jo lunged for the revolver, but her strength failed halfway. She collapsed onto one hand, gasping. Cole picked up the Colt and opened the cylinder….

Emiline followed Gordon through the magistrate’s doorway with mud drying stiff around the hem of her dress. The ceremony lasted barely long enough for her…

Nalin caught Gideon’s bloody wrist before he could pull it away. “I have it,” he growled. She tightened her grip. Apparently, she disagreed. She inspected…

The latch settled into place, leaving Gavin alone on the porch with snow gathering across his shoulders. For several seconds he stared down the mountain….