This Side of Forever (Book Five of the Brides of the West Series) by Hestand Rita

Author:Hestand, Rita
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, western, bride, rita hestand, bride of the west series, this side of forever
Publisher: Rita Hestand

Chapter Fifteen

Billy came charging into the yard the next day, out of breath and dust all over him. He rode so hard there was lather on his horse.

Clay came running out in the yard to see what the ruckus was about.

"What in the world are you riding like the devil is after you for? And I thought you were going into town for some supplies." Clay scoffed.

Billy took a deep breath. "I have been to town, that's why I'm here." There was a hint of impatience in his voice, as exasperation lined his face.

"What's wrong?" Clay's brows knitted.

"It's Amy. There's talk in town." Billy stood watching his brother's reactions. "She's been beaten, Clay."

"What? What are you saying? Did you see her?"

"No, her and her Mom are at the hotel from all that I could gather, but everyone in town was talking about it. Someone beat her up…" Billy shouted.

"Who?" Clay's voice thundered.

"I don't know. All I heard was that she was hurt, so I came back here as fast as I could to tell you."

Clay didn't bother asking any more questions. He grabbed Billy's horse and mounted. "We'll get the supplies later. Be back as soon as I can."

"Let us know if we can help." Billy yelled as Clay rode like lightning toward town.

Clay's heart was pounding from fear for Amy. Who would do such a thing, and why? His heart was heavy with emotions. He had no right to go to her. He should stay away. It was George's place to take care of this, but nothing could stop Clay from getting to the bottom of it. He had to assure himself she was all right, and then he had to get whoever did it.

Amy wouldn't hurt a fly. She had one of the sweetest nature's he ever known. So why would anyone want to harm her?

As he rode full speed into town, he headed straight for the hotel. People saw him coming for miles and watched his bold determination with awe.

"That's Clay Reno, I figured he'd be showing up," someone said as he ran into the hotel. "Guess we all know now who didn't do it."

"Beatrice and Amy Clark's room?" Clay frowned at the desk clerk as he stormed into the hotel lobby.

"Two-Twenty-Four," the clerk glanced at his register then at Clay. He stared with his mouth open as Clay took the stairs two at a time.

However, as he approached the door, he tried to calm himself. It would do Amy no good to burst in on her. He had to be calm and collected and get all the information.

Taking a deep needed breath, he knocked on the door.

Beatrice answered as though expecting him. "Clay, I'm glad you've come."

"Beatrice, Billy said Amy has been hurt?" Clay tried to sound calm, but he knew he didn't come off that well.

She stared into his eyes, and a light came into hers, as a slight smile broke on her lips and her hand reached to cover his. "Yes, sit down, if you will, for a moment.

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