A Man for Annalee by Davis Vonnie

Author:Davis, Vonnie [Davis, Vonnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Western
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc
Published: 2013-07-22T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“Hell’s bells, ain’t she somet’ing?” Levi pulled his wet shirt away from his back while he watched the wagon head toward the creek. “Beautiful and spirited.”

Three Fingers, who’d gotten the worst of the dousing, shook water off like a dog. “That there hellcat might be more trouble ’an she’s worth. I’m a-thinkin’ of passin’ her off on one o’ you fellas.”

“Not for me, she ain’t.” Clarence wiped water off his face with his forearm. “I loves me a spirited woman. Makes breakin’ ’em that much more fun.”

Boone snatched his hat off the ground, slapped it against his leg, and socked it on his head. “You don’t break women, Clarence. Didn’t your mother teach you better? Mine taught me women respond to tenderness. Well, except for that one.” He pointed his thumb in the direction of the retreating buggy. “That one’s in a class by herself. Reminds me of a badger, chattering and fighting.” But, oh, how glorious she looked when she ordered them off her property. The urge to sweep her into his arms and kiss her was stronger than any feeling he’d had in a long time.

Clarence grinned. “Don’t you worry. Ol’ Clarence knows how to treat women. I’m thinking she needs a spankin’.”

Boone grabbed the front of Clarence’s wet shirt. “Don’t even think about it. You lay one hand on her and I’ll tear the hide off your back.” He shoved him back when he let go of his shirt.

“So, you are interested in her.” Clarence scooped his hat off the ground and put it on, bent rim and all.

Levi laughed. “I t’ink it’s safe to say ve’re all interested in that fiery-haired beauty.”

At the bottom of the hill, Annalee seemed to struggle with the team of horses crossing the creek. Nugget, the traitor, had wiggled his way onto the front seat between the two women. Boone shook his head. Darned dog. At least he’d keep Annalee safe.

He couldn’t deny these growing feelings he had for her. What was it about the fiery redhead that attracted him, caused his heart to pound erratically, and made him think about kissing the snarl off her lips? Fact was, he’d barely thought of anything else since she’d gotten her hat shot off during the attempted stagecoach robbery.

“Levi, I’m gonna need a ride back to town. And gentlemen, I’ve already declared my intentions where she’s concerned.”

“Sure thing, Boonie.” Levi moved his jaw back and forth. “Vhich vone of you fellas hit me in the yaw?”

Three Fingers grinned.

Boone clasped Levi’s shoulder. “No more fighting, fellas. Let’s help Clarence carry in his delivery and get back to town. Looks like I’ve got to smooth some ruffled feathers. Tomorrow she plans on moving here. Most folks are coming to help and partake of a community meal. Some things around here need fixing, the back porch for one.”

Clarence sauntered to his wagon. “You never said she accepted your advances, so she’s still up fer grabs in my opinion. I plan on catchin’ me a redhead.”

****

“Men!” Annalee couldn’t recall when she’d been so annoyed.

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