My Heart Stood Still (Sisters Of Mercy Flats 2) (34 page)
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Authors: Lori Copeland
Tags: #Historical, #Romance, #Fiction, #Christian, #Religious, #Faith, #Inspirational, #Spirituality, #Civil War Era, #Crow Warrior, #Three Sisters, #Orphans, #Money Swindling, #McDougal Sisters, #Action, #Adventure, #Jail, #Hauled Away, #Wagon, #Attack, #Different Men, #Bandits Trailing, #Gold Cache, #Seek Peace, #Companions, #Trust, #Western
Swinging off his horse, Creed walked to Bold Eagle’s animal. The chief peered down. Creed glanced at the two warriors and then told Bold Eagle, “Lean closer.”
Bold Eagle bent and Creed whispered, “Don’t beat yourself up over this. It was only a matter of hours before I would have come to you with the same news.”
Surprise registered in his eyes. “What does this mean?”
“It means I was about to come to you and break my word. I am sorry, brother, but my love for Anne-Marie is stronger than my blood
bond to you.” Creed met his friend’s eyes. “Can we just call this a draw?”
The chief thought for a moment, and then slowly nodded. “This is wise.”
“All is good between us?” Creed extended his hand. “We are still blood brothers and we shall never speak of this matter again.”
Bold Eagle agreed. “This is good. I would have spent sleepless nights knowing my sister nagged you like she does me.”
“Give Plain Weasel my best.” The men shook hands.
The chief nodded, a spark of mischief now dancing in his eyes. Straightening his shoulders, he said, “He will need it.”
The small party rode off and Anne-Marie turned to Creed, her grin still in place. “So.”
A wicked smile curved at the corners of his mouth when he remounted. “So what?”
“So. In case you hadn’t noticed, Berry Woman just jilted you. That spoils your commitment excuse. What’s your argument now?”
Reining his animal around, he walked the horse to stand by hers. Bending forward, he pulled her roughly to him and kissed her long and hard. The embrace left her reeling. Every emotion he had he articulated in that kiss. Every crazy corkscrew sentiment she was feeling erupted in a ball of fire during the heated embrace.
When their lips parted, he whispered. “Who said I want an excuse? I prefer White Man’s wisdom when choosing a wife. I want to spend my life with the woman I love.” He inclined his head toward Mercy Flats. “Lead the way, Miss McDougal. I think it’s time that Creed Walker met the family.”
Lori Copeland is the author of more than 100 titles, including
A Kiss for Cade
and
Under the Summer Sky
. Her beloved novel
Stranded in Paradise
is now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie. Her stories have developed a loyal following among her rapidly growing fans in the inspirational market. She lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband, Lance.
By Lori Copeland
The three wily and beautiful McDougal sisters can swindle a man faster than it takes to lasso a calf. But their luck is running out, and they’re about to be hauled off to jail. When the wagon carrying them falls under attack, each sister is rescued by a different man.
Unfortunately for Abigail, she’s grabbed by a twit of a shoe salesman, Mr. Hershall Digman. She steals his horse and rides off to the nearest town, not giving him another thought… until she discovers those secret papers in his saddlebags. Could such a dandy really be a Confederate spy?
As if to prove it, the man who comes storming after her is no shoe salesman, but a handsome Rebel captain who wants his papers back… at any cost. And Abigail wants a ride back home. Will the two of them ever resolve their differences? And will they ever learn to trust in the God who won’t seem to let them go?
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