The Outlaws: Jess by Connie Mason

Author:Connie Mason
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: romance, western, cowboy, western romance, outlaws
Publisher: Connie Mason

Jess saw the horse tethered outside Meg's front door and immediately assumed the worst. Fear contorted his features as he leaped from the saddle and stormed up the front steps. He flung open the door and momentum carried him inside. It took but a moment for the scene before him to sink in, then, howling in rage, he launched himself at the man threatening his Meg.

Arlo Skully had already let his fist fly, but Jess's timely intervention prevented it from connecting. Skully's blow landed just short of Meg's face as Jess hauled him backward, shook him like a rag doll, and tossed him to the floor. As Skully lay there shaking his head to clear it, Jess pulled Meg into his arms.

He searched her face. "Did the bastard hurt you?"

Meg shook her head, too stunned by Jess's appearance to reply.

"I came as soon as I heard."

"You knew Arlo was in town?" Meg asked, finally finding her voice.

"I treated him in my office yesterday but didn't realize he was the man who hurt you. I didn't know until the sheriff told me just this morning that a gambler named Arlo Skully was asking questions about you. I headed out here as soon as I could."

He sent a menacing glance at Skully, who was picking himself off the floor. "He is the same Arlo who hurt you, isn't he?"

"I never thought I'd see him again," Meg said shakily, "though Zach feared he'd show up one day."

"What in the hell is he to you?" Jess demanded to know. "What did he do to you?"

"I believe I can answer that question," Skully said, dusting off his clothing. "Meg is my wife."

"Wife!" Skully's words sent Jess's world spinning.

"No!" Meg shouted. "Not anymore. Our marriage was annulled years ago."

"The annulment isn't legal," Skully declared. "I knew nothing about it. All I know is that I have a document in my possession that says we're husband and wife."

Meg's chin firmed. "And I have a document saying our marriage ended years ago."

"You heard the lady," Jess barked. "Get the hell out of here and don't come back."

Skully sent Meg a knowing smirk. "Is the doc another of your lovers, Meg? You do spread your favors around, don't you? That will have to stop. You're the one who needs to leave, Gentry. My wife and I have things to...discuss."

Jess searched Meg's face. "Is that true, Meg? Do you want to be alone with Skully?"

"Good God, no! I never want to set eyes on him again. I hate him!"

"You heard the lady, Skully. I suggest you leave before I throw you out."

Skully hesitated but a moment before reaching for his gun. Jess saw Skully's overt movement downward and with lightning speed drew his own weapon before Skully's hand reached the butt of his gun. Skully paled, his gaze trained on Jess's six-shooter.

"How in the hell did you do that? You're a doctor, not a gunslinger."

"I can be many things when the need arises. My brothers and I perfected quick draws when we were boys down on the family farm, trying to outperform one another.

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