In His Touch: Blemished Brides Book 2 by Henderson Peggy L

Author:Henderson, Peggy L [Henderson, Peggy L]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“I should put a bullet in your head right now.”

The sound of laughter echoed as if it came through a distant tunnel.

“Then why haven’t you?” The older man, his hair graying along the sides of his temples, smirked, and casually puffed on his cigar.

Cade clenched his fists at his sides, his fingers sliding over the butt of his sidearm strapped to his hip. It would be so easy to kill the man who stood in front of him. He should have done it years ago. He couldn’t do it now. He had something to live for, a son who needed him, and a woman whose simple smile made life worth living again. If he shot Jack, he’d never leave the Diamond K alive.

“A bullet is too good for you,” Cade sneered.

Jack laughed again. “That Injun squaw made you soft. I was hoping a few years in jail would make you remember who you really are, and bring you back to your senses.”

“It brought me back to my senses all right. I realized that I’ll never do your bidding again.” He glared at the older man. “Now, what’s it gonna take for you to stay away from Laura Engelman? Name your price, and I’ll pay it.”

Jack studied him through narrowed eyes. “Does she know who you really are, Cade?” He spoke the name in a mocking tone, and took a step closer. “I’d wager the lady has no idea who she’s got living under her roof. Do you really think you can keep her from finding out? She’ll hate you, and just as soon put a bullet in you than ever trust you.” Jack blew more smoke from his mouth. “You’ll tuck tail and come right back to me when that happens.”

“I’ll never come back to the Diamond K,” Cade snarled.

Jack shot him a smug, indulgent, look. “Until you come to your senses, your secret’s safe with me. Just keep Mrs. Engelman eating out of your hand.”

“I just told you, you’ll never get me to come back.”

“If that time in jail has taught you nothing else, it should have made you realize that I always get my way. I warned you not to marry that filthy Injun. If you don’t cooperate, that half-breed kid of yours might just meet the same fate as his mama. That Engelman woman can’t be worth more than the life of your son.” He puffed on his cigar again, and turned his back.

Cade faced Laura, who stood next to him. She glanced from him to Jack, a puzzled look on her face. Cade reached for her, and pulled her into his arms. She came willingly, pressing up against him. She reached her hand behind his neck, and urged him toward her.

Cade groaned, and covered her mouth with his. Her lips parted beneath his, and he tightened his hold around her. He wasn’t going to lose her to the bastard who stood just a few feet away.

Abruptly, Laura pulled away from him. Her smile vanished, and her eyes turned cold with fear and hate.

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