Deadly (31 page)
Authors: Sylvia McDaniel
Beau didn’t say a word but marched her back to the campfire. “Get comfortable. It’s going to be a long night.”
“I need a bedroll.”
He glanced over at her horse. “You don’t have one?”
“No, but you do,” she said with a smile.
“Who rides out without a bedroll? Do you have any supplies? Anything?” he asked, staring at her like she was crazy.
“Yes, I’ve got a few supplies.”
“You followed me on a whim. Greenhorn mistakes like that can cost you your life.”
“I’m not a greenhorn,” she spit out.
“Well then, you’re not very smart.”
Annabelle had to bite her lip to keep from saying anything. She’d followed him without much thought as to her actions. Maybe it wasn’t the smartest thing she’d ever done, but he’d have to torture her before she’d ever admit to her error.
He got up and marched over to his horse and pulled off his bedroll. He came back to the fire and spread it out. “We’ll share.”
“No. We won’t.”
“Your husband wouldn’t approve?”
“Lay a hand on me and my husband will beat you until you’re talking out of the other side of your mouth.” She turned her back on him. “You’re sleeping on the ground, and I’m taking the bedroll.”
He stared off into the night, a frown on his forehead, like he was deep in thought. Suddenly he grabbed her hand and held it up to the firelight. She watched with trepidation as his lips curled up in a smile. “I don’t think you’re married. There’s no ring. No shadow of a former ring. There’s no man waiting down the road for you. You’re alone.”
“Not for long. My sisters are on their way, and they’ll be bringing the law.”
“Well then, I’ll be sure to leave you tied up where they can find you.”
“You wouldn’t.”
“I would.” He leaned back against his saddle, closed his eyes and pulled his hat low. “Good night, bounty hunter.”
“You bastard.”
He chuckled. “Such a nasty, sassy mouth. Makes me want to kiss it and make it sweeter.”
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