Melody by Caroline Clemmons

Author:Caroline Clemmons [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-08T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Nick pondered the visit from Chief Gray Wolf. On one hand having him in their home was a great honor. Otherwise, the visit had been terrifying. The Blackfeet had worn war paint and could have wiped out everyone in the house and have been gone before an alarm was spread.

He’d never forget the fear that hit him when he’d seen the chief glaring at Melody and Quinn. The sheriff carried a gun, but Nick had no way to protect himself. He carried a rifle in his buggy when he was driving through the countryside at all hours. After all, there were wild animals roaming the land.

At home, he had believed himself safe. Perhaps he should rethink that idea. Even a derringer would offer a small measure of protection.

After Wapun was tucked in for the night, Nick gestured to his wife to follow him. In the kitchen, he held a chair for her to be seated then he took the one at her left.

He met his wife’s gaze. “I’ve been negligent in protecting you and our home. Living in town and with Quinn as an excellent sheriff, I saw no need to carry a gun. I keep my rifle under the buggy seat in the event I encounter a wild animal.”

“That sounds sensible. Driving out in the country, you could be attacked by a cougar or wolves.”

He was grateful she understood. “That was my reasoning. But now I intend to buy a gun for the house and one for the clinic. What do you think?”

“I have a revolver in my trunk. It’s one that belonged to my father. People told me I should have protection on my trip so I carried it in my valise. Besides, I wanted it because it had belonged to my father.”

“Do you know how to use it?”

She nodded. “Papa had taught me when he believed war was inevitable. He insisted I keep it with me during the war. Of course, he died early from that explosion as I told you. I kept it with me, though. I guess you know women were instructed to shoot themselves in the heart to prevent being assaulted by several soldiers. Before I left Charleston I practiced again.”

The thought of her discussing suicide so casually hit him hard. He hoped she knew men on both sides were guilty of war crimes. At least Jenny hadn’t had to face that threat.

“So, it’s in the room where Wapun is sleeping. Perhaps we should have one in the kitchen as well. Somewhere out of sight but where you could reach if you were in danger.”

A frown appeared on her beautiful brow. “I don’t know, Nick. I thought I’d left all that behind.”

“I can understand that feeling, for I shared it.” He leaned his elbows on the table. “We have to face the fact that there are bad people wherever you go. I’m shocked something like this happened in Angel Creek, even though it wasn’t in town. No matter how good a sheriff Quinn is, he can’t be everywhere.

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