Mulling his revenge, Zach waited for what seemed like hours for Jake and Mary Ann to emerge from the store. Finally they did, Mary Ann carrying her purchases, although she seemed to struggle with the burden. She stretched to deposit them in the buckboard while Jake stood aside, his arms folded across his chest.
Zach boiled. Why didn’t the blackguard help her? That was no way for a man to treat a woman, especially one carrying his child! His hand itched for a chance to teach the arrogant young gambler some respect.
The day will come, Zach promised himself. The day will come and he will pay.
Finally Mary Ann struggled up to the buckboard’s seat. Jake did untie the horse and hand her the reins. Zach was too far away to hear what the gambler said, but from his expression and the way he shoo
