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Under Starry Skies
He rolled up into a crouch, reset his hat, and faced
“Listen, I have an idea. I’m going to take you
farther back into the forest, hide you, and then I’m
going down the mountain a bit in search of my horse.”
“You’re going to abandon me, Tydall Ashmore?”
He winced, his expression was almost apologetic.
“No, I’m going to leave you for a few minutes. I
promise I’ll return.”
“No, take me with you. Please.” Icy fear glistened
in her eyes.
He raised his hand and caressed the side of her face
with his knuckles. “You have to trust me, Maria, if
we’re going to get back down this mountain alive.” He
gestured toward the dense woods behind them. “Come,
let me find a place farther from the path where it’s safe
and secure. I promise I’ll be back to get you.”
Minutes later, when he turned to leave, she grabbed
him by his upper arm. “Wait,” she said, her voice
faltering, her gaze fearful. “Please be careful.”
He felt the electricity of her touch, and for a
moment they stared at each other, unable to tear their
attention away. He left her then on the perimeter of the
small clearing, but not before softly touching his lips
above her eyebrow and whispering near her ear, “Trust
me. You have to trust me, Maria. I’ll come back for
you.”
Excerpts
Judy Ann Davis
Author and Writer
Author and Writer
