Lawfully Found: A Texas Ranger Lawkeeper Romance by Middleton Natalie & Lawkeepers The
Author:Middleton, Natalie & Lawkeepers, The
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-28T00:00:00+00:00
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September 11th 1874
Abilene, Texas
âI know what I saw Chandler. It was a gun I tell you.â Samuel argued.
His fellow Ranger looked surprised. He stood up and started pacing. Joe Chandler was a mean fighter and Samuelâs best friend in the Rangers Division. They had been called to duty together several times and had fought side by side against Indians and Mexican bandits. As the towns around the Indian borders prospered, they were assigned to border towns to ensure general peace and safety of the residents. After the Texas State Police had been disbanded earlier that year, the Rangers had an added responsibility of the townâs internal safety. Samuel took this duty very seriously. The protection of the townâs residents was his responsibility. He couldnât let this stranger harm the townâs people, no matter how beautiful she was.
âIf thatâs the case, then the gangs have found their way into Abilene as well. We need to warn the army.â
âWait,â Samuel held his arm. He looked into Chandlerâs eyes. âWe need concrete proof. Just a gun wonât be enough to get her arrested.â Chandler nodded.
âDid you see if the gun had any markings? Or whether any bullets were used?â He quizzed. Samuel shook his head. He pulled his hat close to his face.
âI didnât get a chance. She was in my home. I entered the room and saw the holster in her bag. And it was bulging. I very well couldnât confront her there and then. Iâd not be standing here if I did.â Samuel looked grim. His brain was telling him the circumstances of Susannaâs arrival were sketchy and suspicious, but his heart refused to believe it. He swallowed.
âWhat happened next?â Chandler asked.
âWell, I had no choice, I had to take her to the Pastor. He didnât have space. I had to take her to Mrs. Schmidt. I took her through town.â Samuel recollected the whole experience. âI even told her thereâs an Army Fort nearby. That had no impact on her at all. Knowing youâre going to raid a town close to the Army would have shaken me before.â He met Chandlerâs eyes.
âYouâre not the man you used to be, Davis. That criminal life is behind you. Youâre a Ranger now.â Chandler put a hand on his shoulder.
âYouâre right though. We need more evidence. And you can get it for us.â He looked straight at Samuel.
âBut how?â Samuelâs brows were furrowed.
âBefriend her. Stay around her. Let her trust you. If sheâs really a threat to the town, sheâll push you away. If not, youâll know. Confide in her, let her know your story, especially your past. If she relates, then thatâs a red flag.â Samuelâs eyes were hard. Talking about his past was a sore point. But he understood where Chandler was coming from. He pulled his hat in tighter.
âWell, sheâs a novice, Iâll tell you that.â He smiled at Chandler, who looked at him in confusion.
âWhile we were walking in town,I tried to shake information out of her. I was even going to tell her about Texas Rangers, and what we did, to see if that got a reaction.
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