Page 53 of Breathless (Old West 2)

Portia stood. “I’m going to get cleaned up and change my clothes. I told Phillip I’d have lunch sent to their rooms.”

“I’ll see to it,” Eddy replied. “Make sure you get something to eat, too.”

“I will.”

Luz stood, too. “I need to get cleaned up and speak with my daughter.”

Rhine nodded.

Eddy and Luz embraced. “Go get some rest,” Eddy whispered. “I’m so glad you weren’t harmed.”

“So am I.” Her eyes sad, she slipped out.

In her room, Portia wondered who her uncle might approach about being deputized. She also wondered how Kent was faring and how soon he’d return. She didn’t want him accidentally encountering Geronimo either.

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