The Cowboy's Forbidden Bride by Tayla Alexandra

Author:Tayla Alexandra [Alexandra, Tayla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: contemporary romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, The Blushing Brides Series, Multi-Author Collection, Sweet & Funny Romance
Publisher: Tayla Alexandra
Published: 2019-04-15T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14—Charlotte

Charlotte stomped back up to the house. She was so angry with the man she could scream. Why did he insist he was such a bad guy when she knew he wasn’t? She did know him, didn’t she? They’d spent so much time together that she felt like she did. Maybe she was wrong, and he was right. He was a villain, an outlaw, and could never change.

That wasn’t what she saw in him, though. She saw a caring man who was damaged. She wanted to heal him, but there was only One who could do that and Ezra had to be willing. That was where Ezra’s issue lied. No one could help him until he made a step in the right direction.

Busying herself with preparing the evening meal, Charlotte prayed for Ezra. God was his only hope. She pulled an onion from the refrigerator and knife from the drawer. She set out the cutting board and diced the onions.

“He has to leave.” Cole’s voice startled her, and she almost cut her finger.

She looked up to see him standing in the doorway. “Who?” It was a stupid question, and she knew it.

“Ezra. We can have no more problems here. He has to go. You need to tell him.”

Charlotte continued to cut her onion, being careful not to slice her finger off. “It’s not Ezra’s fault, and you know it.”

“I don’t care whose fault it is. You can’t allow him to stay here. It’s dangerous. We have guests coming soon. What would they say about people coming in the middle of the night, scaring the daylights out of them? And besides, why haven’t we called the police like normal people?”

He was right. They should have called the Sheriff. They should have reported the incident and allowed them to take care of it. She was not equipped to handle the situation. She wanted to protect Ezra, but at what cost?

“Are you listening to me?” Cole walked closer.

Charlotte looked up, tears stinging her eyes. “I don’t want him to leave.”

“Are you crying?” He touched her arm. “I know this is hard, but we just can’t afford this kind of drama.”

“It’s the onions.” Charlotte wiped her eyes on her shirt. There was no way Cole would believe that her tears were due solely to cutting onions. “Can I ask you a question?”

“Sure.” Cole sat on the barstool at the counter.

“Do you think people can change?”

“Aw, come on. Let’s not go there. This is not about how good or bad a guy you think he is. It’s about making sure we are safe. All of us, the horses, our riders, our lodging guests. Charlotte, I’m not saying he’s a bad guy. I’m saying he brings trouble. We can’t afford that right now. You said it yourself, we are barely getting by. How will we make it if Monroe’s men are scaring off all of our customers?”

“Yeah.” She swiped at her eyes again. The onions were getting to her. “It’s just that I feel like you found him for a reason.

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