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I’m back with my travelling wild west show story, Masked Hearts.
Minnie has led Roy to her room, wanting a moment of joy that is her own choice before she is sold to a whorehouse. He’s asked if she is sure this is what she wants:
“I saw my mother’s torture,” she whispered. “Would you ask me to live a life remembering only that type of pain? I would prefer some happiness first. The question is, are you willing to face the likely consequences? I’m not sure what he will do to you.”
“I don’t care what he does to me–unlike the Cheyenne or you, I have no qualms about leaving. I can disappear better than an Indian. I’m worried about what he’ll do to you,” He brushed his fingers along her cheek, “I’m in love with you.”
*Tiny bit of 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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In every snippet there is such a wonderful tenderness and emotion between these two…lovely snippet
ooow I love this. Lovely in the moment declaration of love.
Sweet snippet, tender moment.
Your writing captured me into the scene. Beautiful eight in the face of danger..
Intriguing. Makes me wonder what’s in store for her at the whorehouse.
This is so sweet, and so full of wistful sadness. Great eight!
Oh, that final line. *thud* SO good. So tender and emotional. Great work, Sarah! 🙂
Ohhh, what a heart stopping moment to end on! Excellent excerpt, I know what *I* want to happen net!
Lol – I think we all pretty much do a “tiny” bit of editing to get the snippet to 8!
Wonderful job.
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They are both so noble in their own way.
I hope he can get through to her to run away with him.
She deserves much better than one night–but can he convince her to run away, too? I sure hope so.
Both the passion and love really shine through here.
Wonderful snippet. I love the connection between the two of them. Well done.
Hey, it’s great to see what you’re up to again. I want to know more about this life debt and why Minnie feels she doesn’t have more choices. Thanks for sharing!