![]() Taking on this job when more important business waited for him in Philadelphia had him in a foul mood, as his companions could no doubt attest.Īfter six years of biding his time-six years, two months and thirteen days to be exact-he'd thought he could finally pursue his goal without distraction. He'd gritted his teeth so often these past few days the muscles in his jaw hurt. The wailing continued and Adam fought the urge to tilt back his head and answer with a wild, full-throated howl. He'd promised to escort the men from Philadelphia to Texas, not be their nursemaid. The buggy behind him slowed to a stop, but Adam ignored it, along with the uneasy questions from the three men seated inside. ![]() ![]() "Easy, Trib." Adam Barr patted the horse's neck as the animal shied. An ear-splitting shriek ricocheted through the forest, startling a raucous cloud of blackbirds from the roadside trees. ![]()
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