They reached the rear door just as the crew from the bunkhouse came rushing in across the yard. Both Jessica and Daryl had their revolvers leveled, when they and Ki stepped out. The half-dozen men hauled up short, their own pistols drawn, pointing every which way but the right way. “Far enough,” ...
Sun, the magnificent palomino stallion that was her favorite mount, came prancing up to greet her. Jessie rubbed the golden animal’s velvet nose, and whispered into his ear how happy she was to be with him again. Neighing, Sun tossed his head, reared up on his hind legs, and moved with careful ba...
What little moon there was this night was suddenly hidden by a cloud. The four-man craft had no running lights, and was therefore invisible in the darkness. “Damn!” Moore seethed through his chattering teeth. He wedged the tiller beneath his arm in order to more tightly pull his spray-drenched ja...
Jessica Starbuck breathed in the cool, fresh Utah air and gazed ahead at the sun-dappled hills and deep-carved canyons through which she and her companion rode. It was a beautiful sight, but Jessie could not enjoy it; she was troubled. The news she had received back in Provo threatened to destroy...
She could curl up under a blanket on one side of the small room, while he kept watch. “You will be less comfortable,” he told her, “but you will be safe.” “I don’t think there’ll be any trouble, Ki. Really,” said Jessie. “And you’ll be right next door.” Ki pushed the point, but in the end Jessie ...