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I’m back with my travelling wild west show story, Masked Hearts.
Once again, I’m right on the heels of last week. Roy just admitted to Minnie he is in love with her:
This time she didn’t try to stop the tears, and closed her eyes when he leaned in to kiss them away. “Then let me decide one part of my life. Just this once.” She leaned her forehead into Roy’s chest, “I want to say the same, but I barely remember love. I only know that you are the only one I’ve trusted in many years.”
“That’s enough,” he whispered in her ear. “I just want you to be sure.”
“I am.”
*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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Very tender moment, you caught it perfectly!
These two are always so lovely with each other. Great snippet.
Tender and sweet scene. Lovely.
Emotions seep out of every word. I admire her for being brave enough to control this one part of her life. Amazing snippet.
That was an “Aw, how sweet” moment. Nicely done.
Beautiful is all I can say. Damaged people letting go to love each other is a lesson for all to learn. Thanks, Sarah.
Beautiful, I must agree with Char. SO tender…..lovely snippet.
I hope they can translate their love into action.
This is such a powerful moment. I love these two and can’t wait for their happy ever after.