They looked tired and travel worn. They were also remarkably alive. That fact was far less interesting to me then than the rations I knew some of those mules were carrying. Just thinking about salt pork and trail bread made my mouth water. I was afraid they’d hear my stomach rumble from across th...
Not very long. The moon hadn’t moved across the sky perceptibly. I sat up, trembling and dazed. My shoulder was on fire. I was amazed to be alive. What had hit me? The creature that had tried to break into my place. That insane, all-consuming instant hatred was not somethi...