Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford

Author:Mary Alford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2021-06-11T19:01:48+00:00

EIGHT

Doing what God wished? Beth’s sentiments burrowed deep down into his heart like a bullet, and they felt just as dangerous. Like a physical blow. If anyone didn’t deserve to be called an instrument of God, it was him. He’d made so many wrong moves in life. Hurt people close to him. Why would God choose to use him?

The woman slowly wasting away in her bed had more faith than he’d had in a long time. The realization embarrassed him. At one point, God had held a treasured part of his heart.

He forced a smile and squeezed Beth’s hand before turning his attention to Samantha. “Try not to worry. We’re safe.” He didn’t know for certain, but this little girl shouldn’t have to hear his doubts. He had to be strong for her where others had failed.

Samantha’s frightened eyes clung to his. She’d lived through so many bad things. She deserved to have nothing but happiness from here on out.

The child hugged him tight with those little arms while her body trembled. He’d asked her to be strong for him many times in the past. When did she get to be just a normal little girl again?

Over the top of Samantha’s head, Mason sought out Willa. She would stand beside him and do whatever he asked her to because she trusted him.

“We need to get the front door secured before they breach it.”

You are doing what Gott wishes you to do to protect this precious kinna.

Beth’s words wouldn’t go away. He swallowed several times, trying to fight past feelings of inadequacy. He’d failed so many people in the past. Would this be yet another example of his unworthiness with a high price tag attached to it?

Mason held Samantha tight and did something he hadn’t done since he was a young man living here.

Help me. The words slipped out, unfamiliar like a foreign language. He waited, unsure of what he expected. Maybe the ceiling to fly away and the skies to part. God’s voice to assure him everything would work out. None of those things happened and he forced down his regret and slowly untangled Samantha’s little arms from his neck. “Be strong for me.”

Samantha’s solemn eyes appeared so grown up. “I will try, Mr. Mason.”

The trust on her sweet face strengthened his resolve. They might be outnumbered by Bartelli’s men with no means of reaching out to anyone, but he was a trained marshal. He wouldn’t let Bartelli hurt this little girl or anyone else in this house.

He was so proud of Samantha. “That’s my girl.” He nodded to Willa and they stepped out of the room. Mason quietly closed the door with hands that shook. The stakes were so high.

“We can use Mamm’s hutch in the kitchen to secure the front door.”

Mason smiled down at her and touched her face. “That should work.” Though he didn’t say as much, Mason was sure she understood that everything they were doing at this point would provide little resistance against Bartelli’s determined men.

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