Sam's Legacy by Shirleen Davies

Author:Shirleen Davies [Davies, Shirleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shirleen Davies
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Conviction

Brodie’s patience had come to an end. For several days in a row, Nate hadn’t arrived for his morning shift at the jail. Jack hadn’t found him in his room at the Gold Dust, nor on his rounds. He’d walk through the door mid-morning, his appearance haggard, eyes pinched in pain, offering no explanation while evading questions. Today, Brodie vowed to learn what had turned a good man and a responsible deputy into a man he didn’t recognize. It may mean losing Nate, but Brodie’s responsibility was to the people of Conviction, not to a man who refused to accept help.

“Good morning.”

Brodie looked up from his desk, a grin lifting the corners of his mouth when he saw Maggie walk in with Colin’s wife, Sarah, and her sister, Geneen. Grant, Sarah and Colin’s son, squirmed in Maggie’s arms, a broad smile on his wife’s face as she spoke to the boy in a quiet voice. His eyes softened as he gave Maggie a knowing look. Soon, they’d be making their own announcement.

“What a nice surprise. What brings you lasses to town this lovely day?” Walking around his desk, he placed a kiss on Maggie’s cheek. “Did the lads come with you?”

“Not today. Colin, Quinn, and Caleb are searching for strays. We decided to make the trip ourselves.” Geneen took a casual stroll around the room, poking her head around the wall toward the cells to see the prisoner. She stepped back, a shiver running down her spine when she remembered the day at Maloney’s. “When will the judge arrive for his trial?”

Brodie placed his hands on his hips, shaking his head. “He should be here now. I got word he’s delayed…again. I’m hoping he’ll be here by the end of the week.”

“Maybe it’s time we had our own judge.” Sarah settled into a chair as Maggie continued to coo over Grant.

“Aye, it is. I’ve talked with August Fielder about it. He’s preparing a request for a permanent judge in Conviction. Unfortunately, it could be months before he gets an answer.” Brodie took Grant from Maggie, rocking him in his arms as he spoke. “In the meantime, I’m in need of more deputies.”

Geneen’s brows lifted. “Are Nate and Jack not enough?”

Her question reminded Brodie she had a sweet spot for Nate, knowing she hoped the deputy would ask permission to court her one day. Although she tried to hide it, her attraction to Nate was no secret to any of the MacLarens. And from what Brodie could tell, Nate felt the same, although his interest hadn’t been as obvious as the feelings Sam showed for Jinny.

This left him with an additional dilemma. He already struggled with what to say to Jinny about Sam. Now he had to consider Geneen when he made a decision about Nate.

“Nae, lass. I needed more men before Sam left.” His face clouded. “If I’d had more deputies when the ex-Confederate raiders rode in, I might’ve been able to stop what happened.”

Maggie moved next to him, placing a hand on his arm.

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