Survivor Pass by Davies Shirleen

Author:Davies, Shirleen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic suspense, small town, vengeance, hero and heroine, ranchers and cowboys, lawmen and outlaws, montana 1800s, strong family
Publisher: Shirleen Davies

Supper continued, each contributing small talk about their lives before moving west. Alison knew Cash left out much of what he saw during the war, the same as she did since her brother died. She longed to ask him more about the robbery and what happened that day.

The change in her thoughts about Splendor and the shootings unsettled her. Anger and the need for retribution controlled Alison from the moment she’d learned of Bobby’s death. She still believed he never would have been willingly involved with a gang of outlaws. The thought of him pulling a gun on innocent people sent a chill through her, as questions about his innocence mounted.

“May I get you anything else?” Bradley filled their coffee cups once more, then picked up the empty dessert plates.

“I don’t believe so.” Cash reached into his pocket, pulling out a worn leather wallet.

“Mr. Barnett told me your supper has been taken care of, Mr. Coulter.” When he saw the dark look passing over Cash’s face, Bradley cleared his throat, his discomfort obvious. “He said if you have any problem with it, you need to see him.”

Before Cash could react, Alison reached across the table, placing her hand over his. “Please tell Mr. Barnett thank you for us and that the evening couldn’t have been better.”

“Thank you. I’ll certainly tell him.” Flashing Alison a look of gratitude, Bradley pulled out her chair. “I hope you’ll come back when the main dining room opens. It will be quite the sight.”

“Oh, you can bet your horse on it, Bradley.” Cash moved next to Alison, placing a hand on her lower back as he guided her outside.

“It was quite nice of Nick to treat us to supper.”

Cash’s scowl indicated he didn’t feel the same. “I’ll talk to him. Give him your regards.”

He knew the irritation he felt was unreasonable. If Nick wanted to pay for their supper, so be it. Yet a part of him wanted to play a little bit the hero with Alison, which included handing over the money himself.

Ignoring his change in mood, she slid her arm through his as they crossed the street, walking toward her shop.

“I’ve watched them move furniture into the hotel over the last few months. Tonight is the first time I’ve been inside. It’s magnificent. More than I would have expected for a town the size of Splendor.”

“It’s what Gabe, Lena, and Nick wanted. They believe Splendor’s growth will continue, bringing in people with money. It will attract different kinds of people than the boardinghouse. You know they own part of Suzanne’s boardinghouse, too, right?” When she nodded, Cash went on. “Gabe grew up in the hotel business in New York, so he’s the intellect behind it. Nick’s real sharp at business, so he runs the daily operations.”

“And Lena?”

“She helps hire, although she says there isn’t a lot to choose from around here for a hotel such as the St. James. They have four or five people now. Pretty soon, if no one around here is interested, they’ll be looking to hire from Big Pine.

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