Chapter 15Awake before dawn, Gabriel lay wrapped in his blankets and stared up into the darkness. Exhausted by a restless night, Gabriel didn’t move much as he prayed silently for Jesse to be safe when he faced off against Texas Red.
Late the previous evening, Jesse had sent word about the time set by Texas Red for their showdown. Gabriel had never known what it was like to really hate another man—until now. So he dozed, and prayed, and dozed, and prayed.
The sun had been up for an hour when John came into the stable.
“Mr Gabe, I’m having breakfast now so that I can be good and ready for patrolling the town. You want to come eat with me?”
The thought of food turned Gabriel’s stomach, but he didn’t want to worry John. Standing up, he offered his most professional smile. “I don’t eat muc
