Sooner or Later by Vickie McDonough

Author:Vickie McDonough
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Christian, Oklahoma Brides, Historical
ISBN: 9781593108502
Publisher: Barbour
Published: 2005-01-01T08:00:00+00:00

ten

Reluctantly, Rebekah forced her gaze away from Mason’s mouth and turned to see two men coming down the trail. Her heart skidded to a halt. Curtis and Giles Wilbur! Like a frightened deer, her gaze darted for a place to hide. She couldn’t have come this far only to be caught and taken back and forced to marry against her will.

“Ow, easy there.” Mason flicked the wrist of his injured arm, forcing her to loosen her death hold on his arm. Rebekah realized just how hard she’d been gripping it. He looked down at her, and his expression darkened. “What’s wrong?”

She looked back to the men. Both were riding horses she didn’t recognize, and behind them, they led Mason’s other two horses. A small measure of relief filled her knowing Mason and the kids wouldn’t be stranded. She looked toward the creek. If she took off running now, she might be able to get away.

Oh, God, why now? Mason needs my help. The children need me. What do I do?

Mason loosened his grip on her shoulders and turned to look her in the face. “Tell me what’s wrong, Bekah.”

Avoiding his probing gaze, she looked back toward the two men. They were closer now. Suddenly she realized the men truly were strangers—not Curtis and Giles. Knee-sagging relief flooded her. Thank You, God

“You know ‘em?”

Rebekah shook her head. “For a moment I thought I did. But, no, they’re strangers.”

“C’mon.” Mason wrapped his arm around her shoulders again. “Get me to the wagon. I need my rifle.”

The men drew closer, moseying along, not seeming to be in any big hurry. Rebekah was grateful for that small fact. As Rebekah and Mason approached the wagon, Katie and Jimmy came into view.

“Nuh-uh,” Jimmy said. “I don’t care if I am dirty again, no one’s making me take two baths in one day.”

“Uh-huh. Webekah will. You’s all dirty again.” Katie stood with her hands on her waist, looking like a little mama. Suddenly she caught sight of them. “Unca Mathon. You’s hurt.” Worry tilted her slim blond eyebrows, and she raised Molly to her chest in a fierce hug.

“I’m okay, sugar. Don’t worry.”

Katie studied him a bit to see if he was telling the truth; then she looked to Rebekah. She flashed the little girl a reassuring smile, and Katie gifted them with a dimpled grin. She gave Molly a kiss and a hug. “See, Molly, Unca Mathon’s only hurt a wittle bit.”

“Popped out your shoulder again, huh?” Jimmy sounded like a knowledgeable old man as he tossed his wet and dirty quilt onto the wagon’s tailgate. Rebekah bit back a laugh, not wanting to embarrass him. She helped Mason to where he could lean against the wagon; then she climbed inside and found the rifle. As she exited the back of the wagon and jumped to the ground, the two strangers ambled into camp.

Mason reached toward the rifle, but Rebekah pulled it away, shaking her head. He couldn’t shoot one-handed. He gave her a questioning glare, but she cocked the weapon and aimed it at the men.

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