“That I have. Must I say I’m quite surprised at what he has ordered us to do. What I would like to know is why does he want you dead?” Andres’ gaze shifted from Maria and then back to McKenzie.
McKenzie stood up and started pacing back and forth in front of the fire. “On the way back from Ojinaga, Morales came after the Soldadera’s. He killed them all except for Maria who managed to escape.” He glanced at her, hoping she wouldn’t mention the General’s name. He wouldn’t have mentioned hers either if she hadn’t shown up right here in the middle of nowhere.
“HE WHAT? ALL THE SOLDADERA’S?” Andres’ eyes grew large as he stared at McKenzie in shock.
McKenzie stopped his pacing and nodded. “I showed up shortly after the slaughter. Morales
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Why would Morales want to kill them? We are all on the same side?” Now it was Andres turn to start pacing, which he did deep in thought.
“He said one of us tried to unman him.” Maria choked on the words, knowing full well it had been her that Morales was looking for. The vision of the slaughter flashed before her as guilt overwhelmed her. Had it not been for her attempt to kill Morales they would all still be alive.
McKenzie watched the pain streak across Maria’s face. “I highly doubt the woman who tried to unman him wasn’t justified in her attempt.”
Maria looked up and met his gaze. He believed her when she told him he had tried to rape her. It was soothing somehow, to know McKenzie believed her side of the
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Doesn’t anyone have an extra bedroll? Her stomach knotted with nervousness. Everyone was already sleeping, so there wasn’t anyone to ask. Whatever she did, she couldn’t allow herself to give into the attraction. She needed to stay strong and remember why she was here in the first place.
McKenzie laid out the bedroll and motioned for her to get inside. “You know Charlie might be very upset when he finds out you managed to sneak right past him. He’s always sleeps with his ear to the ground.” Actually he was very surprised Charlie didn’t hear her. Where had he been?
“I was quiet.” Maria pushed her nervousness away as she crawled under the blanket. He wouldn’t dare try anything with Andres’ men so close, would he?
“Really? So you’re telling me you are quieter than an Indian?” Highly unlikely, he thought. “What would ever possess you to come out here in the dark? Anything could have happened?” But the minute he stared down at her body, he became inflamed once again. His blood was racing quickly through him causing his heart to thud rapidly.
“I do what I have to do.” A tremor of fear shot through her as she recognized the look in his