Rachel (Bride Brigade Book 5) by Caroline Clemmons

Author:Caroline Clemmons [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-10-01T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Arriving in Fort Worth about nine on Saturday morning, Zane coughed dust from his lungs when they pulled into the wagon yard. As soon as he had the mules and wagons safely stowed, he intended to head for the bathhouse. Sweat and dirt combined until he could hardly stand to smell himself.

Two hours later, horses and mules were watered, brushed, feet picked, and fed. The place was busy and crowded. He paid the yard owner extra to hold a good space for his animals and wagons.

Zane feigned indifference but he didn’t miss the man staring at the wagons and at his men while they worked. “I’m heading for the bathhouse before I rustle up breakfast.”

He stopped by Bob Burnett, the boss of the wagon yard. “You see anyone near our wagons, shoot him.” Holding his hand in front of his chest, he motioned with his thumb toward the spying man.

Bob chuckled. “You know I cain’t do that.” Speaking lower, Bob said, “I seen that man watching you roll in. Cain’t remember where I seen him before but he looks like trouble. I’ll keep my eyes on him and tell my helpers to do the same.”

Bob made a point of turning his head toward Zane, but his eyes were cut to observe the man in their conversation. “I think you’re in for a fight somewhere ’fore you get home.”

“Reckon you’re right, Bob. He looks like trouble.” Zane joined his men, who stood off to the side waiting for him.

Buck patted his stomach. “I’m gettin’ me the biggest steak I can find. Soon as we’re through loading, I’m eating and then heading for a clean, soft bed.”

Bronco beat his hat against his britches. “You’re getting soft in your old age, Amigo. I also want a good meal but first I head to the bath house. No one would want to serve me food in my condition.”

“You’re on the money there. I don’t want what I’m gonna eat close to anything as dirty as I am.” Mick followed Bronco, Ken, and Zane.

Vic punched Buck’s shoulder. “Come on, Buck. You’ll feel better—and smell a hell of a lot better—after a bath and clean clothes.”

“Aw, all right, but I’m not lingering in the water. I’m powerful hungry.”

Ken matched steps with Zane and laughed at the big redhead. “When aren’t you hungry, Buck?”

Zane’s mood turned serious. “I don’t have to warn you that Dalton Cole is on the loose. We only have is his description from the wanted poster, which could fit a hundred men.”

Vic said, “We’ll be on the lookout, Zane. Can’t be too careful if what I’ve heard of that man is true.”

“You can believe the tales are real. Adam isn’t easily spooked but before we left he stopped by to give a warning.”

At the bathhouse, Zane’s bones welcomed the hot water. At least this place provided clean water for each bather, thanks to the availability of the Trinity River nearby. Not all places did. Bathing in who knew how many other men’s

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