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I’m back with my travelling wild west show story, Masked Hearts.
Continuing right after last weeks snippet. Minnie has told Roy she doesn’t play him for the role he was forced to play in her past:
His eyes tightened and he pulled her fingers away. “Minnie.”
“The last memory my mother had was of a rape, to protect her children. To let as many survive as they could.” She got to her feet and tugged on his hand. Once he rose to his feet she led him back toward her bedroom.
“Hewechee,” his voice grew hoarse as she drew him to a stop outside her door. “As much as I want to—are you sure?”
*No creative editing was used to get the 8
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Minnie Woodward lives a lie. After barely surviving the Bear River Massacre she’s lived in the white world of her guardian Mister Rawlins, her life debt keeping her tied there. The last thing she needs is Roy’s attempts to gain her favor. Her fate’s sealed. She’s never believed in hope, and not even Roy can make her start.
Roy Ornum saves Minnie every night in the traveling Wild West show. The job he took to break his gambling habit brought him a new addiction – her. He knows she doesn’t want to be rescued, but maybe he does. She’s the key to a past he lost, one he wants to find again.
As the two grow closer old wounds are reopened and their burgeoning trust is shattered. When lives hang in the balance of their choices they’ll need to work together. Otherwise everything will be lost before hope can be found.
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Heart-breakingly beautiful.
Oh not really setting the scene for a passionate encounter is she? I’m glad he stopped to question whether or not it was what she truly wanted. Beautifully written.
I like his reaction and question. Although, I can imagine her obvious answer. Great snippet!
My heart breaks for them. Beautiful snippet, Sarah.
I like him very much….and she’s just an amazing woman. Excellent excerpt, poignant.
I really like the premise of the story. It feels like the story is transitioning to the next level, that Minnie has decided to step up.
I can just feel these two….great snippet
Wow, the stakes are astronomical! Great tension.