Montana Sky: In His Corner (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Entertainers of The West Book 6) by Linda Carroll-Bradd

Author:Linda Carroll-Bradd [Carroll-Bradd, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier & Pioneer, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Kindle Worlds Novellas, Novella Length Story, Short Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, 19th Century, Montana Sky Series, Morgan's Crossing Montana Territory, Sweetwater Springs, Entertainers of The West Series
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-12-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Clouds hung low and gray over the valley on Friday as Viktor walked toward the meadow. Dew drops still clung to the base of the prairie grass, wetting his boots and trouser hems.

The way they’d parted at their last two meetings churned his gut. He wanted to bring Odette into his confidence and share the reasons why he had to fight. But two factors stopped him. Fyodor had ingrained in him the need for secrecy about the match that went bad. But mostly, selfishness overrode his need to be open. Too much, he liked the anticipation that shone in her eyes when they greeted one another and the sweet smiles she turned his way. Would she act the same toward him if she knew he was responsible for a man’s death?

Their relationship couldn’t continue past Monday, when his private car would be hitched to the back of the Northern Pacific train heading southeast toward Butte and Bozeman. So, he might as well enjoy what time they did have together. Conversation with her never bored him.

The tinkling of glass jars rattling together preceded her arrival. Victor turned and watched as Odette walked the last few feet through the blanket of fallen leaves. Her hair hung loose, just the way he preferred. Scant rainfall from the previous night deadened any rustling sounds.

Suddenly, at the sight of her pretty face, he didn’t know what to say. The first few minutes passed in the exchange of money for the jars of medicine. Then they sat so she could check his face and record the changes.

After closing her journal, she stared into the distance.

He ran his hands over his thighs. “What is going on in your head?”

“The injuries are almost totally healed. What about your ribs?”

He twisted his shoulders to demonstrate how far he could move free of pain. “About ninety percent.”

She bit her lower lip and glanced from under wrinkled brows. “Then why do you want to put your body through another week of recuperation? Not to mention having to endure the beating that will cause the new injuries.”

Irritation stiffened his posture, and he forced himself to take a deep breath. “Because boxing is how I make my living.” Explaining that he was trained for nothing else would serve no purpose.

Odette jumped to a stand and stomped a few feet away. “I hate how your job endangers your eyesight and has the potential to affect the rest of your life.”

He rose and walked to where she stood, kicking the toe of a boot into the ground. Being more forward than he’d ever been, he rested his hands at her waist and held her still, relishing the body heat that bled through her clothes.

Gasping, she jerked up her head and stared.

“Odette, let me explain. I am careful and protect that side of my head. Besides, O’Leary and I have several well-rehearsed routines.”

“Meaning you know what to expect?” Her eyes widened.

“Within reasonable limits. Every stance isn’t exact, nor does every swing or jab hit the same way every time.

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