Cora (Southern Hearts Book 3) by Felicia Rogers

Author:Felicia Rogers [Rogers, Felicia]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2014-09-06T04:00:00+00:00

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Visions of Cora flirting with Zeke plagued him for the remainder of the afternoon. Every time he closed his eyes, he remembered her showing her calf or placing the man's hat on her head. What had she been thinking?

The show ended and they exited into the cool afternoon air. He'd been so hot about what had happened that he'd not made plans for after the show.

Cora stopped at the station office. She approached the window and inquired about the next coach.

"Be here in about thirty minutes."

"I need to book passage for two."

"Very well."

Frederic handed over payment and they waited.

"I didn't think they would have a coach this late in the afternoon, but I'm glad they do. This is the best time to go. Who would think of leaving at dark?"

"Yes, who would think," said Frederic, studying his clenched hands.

"I can't wait to recline on the plush seat, close my eyes, and nap. The next station has to be at least a couple hours away, right?"

Frederic nodded and covertly searched the empty street. The only people milling around were those leaving the saloon. Drunken sots staggered from the bi-fold swinging doors. Women of ill repute called to them from the shadows.

Frederic wrapped his arm around Cora's shoulders and pulled her close to his side. He leaned down and she giggled.

"You really need to shave, that thing tickles."

He drew back and rubbed the whiskers protruding from his skin. "I'll get right on that."

The stagecoach stopped in front of them. No other passengers waited to board.

Cora said, "I guess we're it."

"Yes, I guess so." Frederic held back. Candlelight from various buildings created eerie shadows. Passersby, with pockets full of coins, jangled as they walked. Something wasn't right.

"Good afternoon, Frederic," came the familiar voice from the door of the open coach.

Frederic turned in time to see the man's face. He opened his mouth to speak, but something slammed against his head and the world went dark.

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