Montana Maverick (Bear Grass Springs Book 3) by Ramona Flightner

Author:Ramona Flightner [Flightner, Ramona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grizzly Damsel Publishing
Published: 2018-04-16T18:00:00+00:00

Ewan wandered to the sawmill on a cold early-November day. He tucked the scarf tighter into his jacket and around his neck before stuffing his hands into his pockets. A thin layer of frost covered the trees and grass, although the area nearest the sawmill remained unfrozen due to the heat from the mill and the activity in the yard.

Nathaniel loaded a wagon with his friend Karl but paused when he saw Ewan approach. He motioned for them to continue to work and helped them finish loading the wagon. “Do you have any more to do?” When Karl pointed to the empty wagon next to the filled one, Ewan smiled and helped them fill it too. The quiet camaraderie and the work eased some of his tension.

When they had finished, Karl muttered his thanks before returning to the sawmill. Nathaniel remained outside, sweat pouring off his brow. He and Ewan approached the nearby creek and rinsed their hands before scooping up some water to drink. Ewan splashed his face and neck, shivering at the freezing temperature of the creek.

“I always forget how cold the water is this time of year!” he said as he dried his face with his scarf.

“Ya, but is refreshing.” Nathaniel slapped him on the back. “Thank you for your help. You saved us time, and it will allow Karl to prepare for his evening with Leena.”

Ewan raised an eyebrow and half smiled.

“He is taking her to the café tonight. I go too, of course, as it is not proper for her to go only with him. But I talk with Harold the entire time and give them time alone.”

Ewan smiled. “You’re a good older brother to your sister.”

Nathaniel sobered. “Your brothers have not been so good to you.” When Ewan frowned, he said, “Why did they allow you to stay with that reporter? The one who abuses you?” He pointed to the bruises on Ewan’s face.

“She didn’t give me these. I fought in the Boudoir and …” He shrugged.

“Ya, but she abuses you in other ways.” Nathaniel watched Ewan with concern.

Ewan shook his head. “She was injured, Nathaniel, and needed my help. It was my decision not to leave.”

Nathaniel sighed. “You harmed her more than you helped her. Leena told me that the Jameson woman was quite upset as she marched down the boardwalk today. The mother wants you for her daughter.” He laughed as Ewan shivered again.

Ewan sat on a wood stump. “What else have ye heard in town? No one says what they feel in front of me or my family.”

“Townsfolk say that, if you do not wed the reporter soon, others will find their way to her bed. Or that you were smart to extract your revenge as you did.” He shrugged. “You will not have to suffer due to your actions.”

Ewan shook his head. “It’s never the men who have to suffer.”

Nathaniel nodded. “No, only the women.” He slapped Ewan on the back. “Do you need more wood?”

Ewan nodded, quickly discussing the order he needed filled and then departed as Nathaniel reentered the sawmill.

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