GUNSMOKE AND LACE by Linda Broday

Author:Linda Broday [Broday, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: short stories
Publisher: Linda Broday
Published: 2018-06-03T18:00:00+00:00

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Skye glanced down at his long, tanned fingers, remembering how they’d once caressed every inch of her body. Oft times, she’d remarked that he had a magical touch. Even now, a ribbon of pleasure spiraled down her spine.

Jerking her hand from beneath his, she spoke sharply, “This is a crazy game and ….” She inhaled a calming breath. “I’ll get you a blanket and you can sleep in the barn.”

Cade got slowly to his feet and reached for his hat. “Didn’t expect anything else.”

Returning, she tossed him a blanket. When he closed the door behind him, she moved to the window. The purple and orange sunset outlined his figure. Tall and lean, he had a fluid unhurried walk, like a stream meandering along its course. His corded forearms hung loosely at his side within easy reach of the Colt in his holster.

Cade Coltrain was a dangerous man. He’d always been someone to reckon with, but adding in the hardness that swept the length of him now he could put the fear of God in a man with only a single look. Violence was coiled inside him ready to unleash without warning.

In her heart, she knew the truth. He’d become a gunfighter and an outlaw who made his living killing people.

But, it didn’t matter. Nothing did.

A sudden need to be held in those strong arms washed over her. She rested her head on the thick window pane and swallowed down the thick, bitter regret.

Finally, the loud ticking clock reminded her she had dishes to do. Raising her head, she brushed away her tears. Glancing out the window once more, she found Cade standing beside Matthew’s grave with his head bowed.

What would he say to the brother who’d married the woman Cade had cast aside when adventure called?

She prayed he’d move on soon, before she gave in to the desire that created such a powerful ache in her body.

Oh, for once more to be held again, feel warm breath on her cheek; lay her palm on the hard muscles that rippled beneath the skin—make love until dawn. She couldn’t put a price on those but they were the things she’d buy, if only she could.

Skye needed to be a woman again. Someone cherished.

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