The Iron Horseman by Kelli Ann Morgan

Author:Kelli Ann Morgan [Morgan, Kelli Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Inspire Books
Published: 2014-10-12T14:00:00+00:00

“So, tell me everything,” Kate said as she leaned across the table toward Levi.

“There’s not much to tell,” he replied, shoving another bit of biscuit into his mouth. It seemed to melt on his tongue and he had to concentrate on not closing his eyes in delight.

“You are riding in a covered wagon across the state of Wyoming with a woman who would put any to shame with her gorgeous dark hair and eyes. She seems quite taken with you, and there is nothing to tell?” She snatched the basket of biscuits out from beneath his reach. “I have hot apple pie and candied pecans,” she coaxed.

“Why aren’t you out with Noah anyway? I was quite surprised to see you here at the house...cooking of all things.” The last time he’d been in town, Kate had been the last one he would have expected to see in the kitchen. She’d been working her father’s ranch since he’d been killed and seemed to have no interest in womanly affairs.

“Don’t you try to change the subject, Levi Redbourne.”

He shrugged. “So, she’s beautiful,” he said without raising his eyes to meet Kate’s.

“Yes.”

“And smart.”

“Yes.”

“And you should see her with a gun. I saw her kill a man, right in front of me.”

“Abusive husband?” Kate asked knowingly. “It’s hard to miss those cuts and bruises healing on her face.”

“What? No. To save my life.”

“Now, you’re just teasing me.”

“No, I swear. You’ll like her. She reminds me a lot of...well, you.”

Color flooded Kate’s cheeks at his appraisal.

“She killed a man? What happened? Is she all right?” Kate asked, concern etching her brows.

“It’s a long story, Kate.”

“Good thing we’ve got plenty of time,” a deep voice called from the doorway.

Levi turned around. Noah Deardon, his cousin on his mother’s side, hung his hat from the hook above the cabinet and made up the distance between them in a few short strides. Levi pushed his chair back and greeted him with a firm embrace.

“Apollo seems to be working out for you,” Noah said as he clapped Levi on the back. He stepped away with a grin.

“What can I say?” Levi said with a shrug.

“That I know you well enough to choose the perfect horse.” Noah removed his hat and bent down toward his wife. “How is the most beautiful woman in the world on this fine afternoon?” he asked, leaning down and kissing her, cradling her head in his hat.

Levi looked away—more out of a sense of privacy than embarrassment. He was not a stranger to affection. His parents had often kissed each other or teased playfully around the children. He was just happy to see his cousin settled down and happy.

“Happy.” Kate echoed Levi’s thoughts with a giggle. “And excited to see her hard-working husband home to fill his belly.” She turned to Levi. “I haven’t forgotten our conversation,” she said with a playful swat to his shoulder. “I can’t wait to hear this long story of yours.”

Levi exaggerated a loud groan.

She laughed again.

“So, what story are

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