Unconquerable Callie by DeAnn Smallwood

Author:DeAnn Smallwood [Smallwood, DeAnn]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781619351875
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2013-02-26T05:00:00+00:00

When she was settled in the lead, a little in front of all the wagons, she jumped up to the wagon’s seat and stretched to her fullest height.

Callie’s voice rang out clear and unafraid. “Wagon’s Ho!”

Chapter 22

That night, all of the women except Callie went to bed as soon as the last dinner dish was washed. The men stayed up telling and retelling the day’s hunt. In her weariness, Callie tried not to slump. She sat with a cup of coffee listening along with the bragging and stories all around her.

Seth had announced the women had made over twelve miles today. But it was the look of astonishment in all the men’s eyes that made the grueling effort worth it. The night air had ringed with laughter and congratulations as husbands and wives praised each other. Callie took a swig of coffee and swore her feelings of being left out weren’t going to spoil the day’s success.

“You’re going to fall over if you don’t give in and go to bed.” Seth’s soft voice startled Callie. “You look exhausted.” “I am.” She gave him a weary smile as he sat down on the log beside her. He took the coffee cup from her hand, sat it on the ground beside her, and held her hand in his.

“Understand you’re going to be taking over my job.”

Callie gave a weak laugh. “You don’t have anything to worry about, Seth McCallister. Your job is safe. I am so tired I’m not sure I can make it to my wagon. I may just curl up on this log here.” She gave it a pat. “Looks soft to me.”

Seth chuckled, his rough thumb making soft circles on the side of her hand. Callie held her breath, wishing she wasn’t so tired and was able to enjoy every moment of his unexpected touch.

He cleared his throat. “Uh, Callie, I haven’t had a chance to tell you what with all the talk and going on since we caught up with the train, but, well . . .” His voice lowered. “I’m proud of you.”

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