by Rita Hestand
"How long before they go to prison?"
"They are there. I didn't want to call until it was completely safe. The DA did his job on this one. We collected every scrap of evidence we could on them. And we buried them. So get your stuff together and come on home." Harry told him.
"Okay Harry."
But the news was hard to take. They'd been so happy here. Going back, there wasn't that much to look forward to.
Bill called them into the living room, "Harry called and wants us to come back. They got them in prison. No chance of parole."
Will looked stricken, Samantha looked lost, and he felt everything they did.
"We don't want to go back," Samantha said point blank.
"I know, neither do I." Bill said quietly.
"Really?" Samantha stared at him.
"Really. But we do have to go back, see everyone and tell them what we've decided. I'm want to run for Sheriff here in Chadron. Will loves the school and his friends. And you are on every committee and so involved in everything I couldn't possible move. So, we'll go back, see your father, my folks and explain to them all, that we want to live right where we are."
Will and Samantha grabbed him and hugged him.
"Thanks dad."
"Yeah, and while we're at it, we'll get married, and I'll check on the adoption papers. How does that sound?"
"Great!" They both chorused.
"This little town is perfect for us, it's peaceful, quiet, got lots of friends, great jobs, good schools, this is where we need to live. But now at least we can have our family come visit and take care of all the things we haven't."
Samantha sighed, "Wonderful. I don't want a big wedding, I just want us four there, Harry, and your family and get married."
"Great. And are you ready to be Will Cody, officially?"
"Absolutely."
Bill smiled. "Might even look into changing our names. That way, even if someone did try to find us, they wouldn't know who we really were."
They agreed.
Cody grabbed them both for a group hug, kissed them both on the forehead and smiled. "It's a plan…"
About the Author
Rita has lots of books for your enjoyment. Rita has spent her life writing stories that come into her head. She loves writing, and spreading romance around the world.
She's a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lost her soul mate back in 2006, but she keeps on writing.
Whether it is contemporary or western, or even historical, Rita loves to write romances. She's tried her hand at writing western thrillers and she writes children's books too.
Rita's Other Books
The Travers Brothers Series:
Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Courting Abby
Hannah's Man
Along Came Love
Avalanche of the Heart
The Amory's
Heart of the Wild
Sweeter Than Wine
Mail Order Nanny
The Dream Catcher Series
Beyond the Dream Catcher
Just One Kiss
Ask No Tomorrows
The Red River Valley Brides
Heart of a Lady
Dancing With the Preacherman(coming soon)
Last Bride, Last Man
Winning the Lady
Maggie's Dreams (coming soon)
Brides of the West Series
Heart of a Family
Delivering the Bride
Heart of a Woman
Wanted: Bride
This Side of Forever
Shotgun Bride
Single Titles:
Nick's Baby
Pretend Mom
Strictly Business
Suspicions of the Heart
Wandering Heart
Historicals
Always Remember
Jodi's Journey
Contemporary:
The Connor's Series
Cinderella Nanny
Wester Serial Killer Series:
Better Off Without Her
Good Day for a Hanging
Bad Day for a Killing
Coming Soon:
The Armstrong's
Forever in Love
A Rebel's Heart
Remember Me
Plunder My Heart
