Heart of a Captive by Hestand Rita

Author:Hestand, Rita
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: western, rita hestand, series book, romace, brides of the west
Publisher: Rita Hestand

Chapter Twelve

"What is Bertram's last name?" Cale asked her.

"Howard." She said aloud, feeling funny about saying his name when she couldn't recall what he even looked like. It bothered her that she couldn't call his face to mind. It bothered her that she didn't care whether she ever saw him again. Was it guilt or indifference, or some strange revenge?

How could she be engaged to a man that she couldn't even remember?

There were times when she simply wished she could get on with her life and not worry about Bertram or her cousins, but without money that would be difficult, so it was necessary to see if she had any left and collet it. Even if she and Bertram didn't get along.

She fully expected him to go on with his life. He hadn't put it on hold because of her, surely. And she wasn't sure how she felt about him either.

She tried to recall a certain kiss, or even the time Bertram proposed. She couldn't remember. A woman shouldn't forget that day, she told herself to no avail.

When they came to Cable Junction, Cale stopped and they rode into the small town that built itself around the railroad and the large mill there. According to the landmark the railroad had come through only a decade ago.

"If he's a lawyer, why would he take on a menial job?"

Amelia eyed him for a moment. She hadn't once thought about that. Why would he?

Her mind began to wander. "He wasn't a lawyer when I first knew him. He was studying to be. Perhaps he didn't finish his studies. Since we came west, he might have taken on something else. You see, the money stopped when my parents died. He'd have had to get a job of some kind to support himself. Without finishing the bar exam he couldn't practice law. I'm sure the death of my parents and me being captured must have changed a few of his plans. My parents were his only support at the time."

Cale nodded. "That makes sense, then. Alright, let's go see if we can get a line on him."

They walked to the mill where corn was being ground and refined for corn meal.

Amelia stared at the process for a long moment.

Cale asked a man that worked there where the boss was.

"In that office over there." The man answered pointing to the far corner.

"Thanks." Cale nodded.

He took Amelia by the elbow and they knocked on the office door.

A tall thin man answered the door. He bade them come in, and directed them to a couple of worn out chairs in front of an old desk. "The name's Tyros Low, how can I help you?"

"We're looking for a man…." Cale explained.

"Oh, is he wanted for something?" The man almost laughed.

"Not as far as we know. He's Miss Harrison's fiancé."

"Is that a fact," The man seemed to look Amelia over curiously. "Lucky fella, I'd say. Is he lost or something?" The man asked.

Amelia smiled curtly. "No…his name is Bertram. Bertram Howard.

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