Come Home to Me
“For over a month, Rachel hadn’t seen a hint of civilization anywhere, and this structure came as a complete surprise to her. Beyond the man-made fortress, in the far-off distance, the first dark outlines of mountains became visible against the horizon. The North Platte River flowed in its irregular pattern to their left, and sparse strands of cottonwoods lined the riverbanks. The trail was deep with sand, and slowed them down considerably, the mules straining in their shafts. Jake sat next to... her on the wagon seat, his elbows resting casually on his knees as he held the reins lightly between his fingers. He looked toward the fort with interest sparkling in his eyes.
“I’m sure you’ve been to the fort often. What’s it like?” Rachel asked, breaking the silence between them. They hadn’t spoken most of the morning, each absorbed in their own thoughts. After burning the bodies of the Horner family, along with their wagon and possessions, Jake had tied the deceased family’s team of mules to the back of her wagon along with his mare.MoreLess
“I’m sure you’ve been to the fort often. What’s it like?” Rachel asked, breaking the silence between them. They hadn’t spoken most of the morning, each absorbed in their own thoughts. After burning the bodies of the Horner family, along with their wagon and possessions, Jake had tied the deceased family’s team of mules to the back of her wagon along with his mare.MoreLess
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