Colin's Quest by Shirleen Davies

Author:Shirleen Davies [Davies, Shirleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avalanche Ranch Press LLC
Published: 2015-11-24T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“What the hell are you doing?” Hands on hips, Colin stared at Quinn as he struggled to fasten his trousers. It had been almost two weeks since the shooting, a little over one since the doctor released him to stay at the hotel, and each day had been a test of wills to keep Quinn from pulling the stitches loose.

“Getting out of here, and don’t you be trying to stop me,” he growled. After another minute of fighting the buttons, he turned a frustrated expression toward Colin. “Help me with these.”

“Where do you think you’re going?” Colin finished closing the shirt, then stepped back, his head tilting.

“The saloon for a drink. After that, I don’t know, but I’m not coming back here until I’m ready.”

Crossing his arms, Colin considered another option. “I have a better idea. I’ll get Brodie and the three of us will take a ride. We need to know how you’ll do on Warrior so we can decide how soon we can leave.”

Slamming his hat on his head, Quinn nodded. “Let’s go.”

Brodie took over saddling Warrior when Quinn couldn’t get the leverage needed to swing it over the horse’s back.

“I’ll do that.” He pushed Brodie’s hands away to finish cinching, then grabbed the bridle. Using his good right arm to mount from the other side, he slumped before forcing his spine to straighten.

“You ready, Quinn?” Colin studied him for any signs it may be too soon.

“More than ready.” Nudging his horse forward, he reined it around and headed out of town.

They followed the stream to a spot where it joined the river. Taking their time, an hour passed, then another before Quinn showed signs of fatigue.

Brodie spoke first, knowing Quinn would never admit to being tired. “It’s been a while, lads. I need a rest.” He reined Hunter to a stop under a wide maple and slid from the saddle. Stretching, he glanced up at Quinn, his mouth twisting into a grin. “Need some help?”

Quinn shot him a venomous look. “Not from you.” Dismounting in slow, somewhat jerky motions, he swiped the sweat from his brow and took a few unsteady steps. “Now, if you were a beautiful woman…”

“Don’t be rushing it. I’m guessing it’ll take longer to continue some activities than others.” Colin’s smirk had Brodie laughing.

Stepping up to Quinn, Brodie rested a hand on his good shoulder. “You shouldn’t fret about it. You’ve got plenty of time to get back to your old self by the time we get home.”

“Off with you,” Quinn growled, shrugging off Brodie’s arm. Drinking from his water pouch, he slid it back in his saddlebag. “How soon can we leave?”

“Sarah’s last day at school is Friday. Any time after that.” Colin studied him, knowing Quinn would push it. “She and Geneen will need time to pack. Middle of next week is soon enough, but the doctor has to agree to the trip first.” That would give Quinn almost another week.

“I don’t need him to tell me when I’m good to ride.

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