Damaged Hearts by Angel Wolfe Page B

Golddust Ranch behind and make my life at Dark Magic Ranch.  It’s like turning my back on the light of my life.”  Kat answered nervously.
     
    “Or you can look at it like following the rainbow after the storm.”  Angel added.  “Finding love and being happy can’t be wrong Kat.  It’s about time that it’s happened for you after so many years of sadness.”
     
    “Oh Angel, I can’t believe this is happening.”  Kat said crying.  “Look at me, I never cry and I’m bawling my eyes out.  I am so nervous that I’ll screw everything up.  Am I doing the right thing?  Can I really do this and have it turn out good?”
     
    “Take a deep breath and listen to me.  Rick is one of the best things, if not THE best thing that has ever happened to you.  Yes, you are very stubborn and independent, but he knows that and he still loves you.”  Angel said.  “Granted, I don’t think things will always be easy but nothing ever is Kat.  I don’t think you should let this chance at happiness escape without at least having a sample.  Plus if it doesn’t work out for you, the ranch and I will always be here to welcome you back with open arms.”
     
    Kat sighed as she thought about what Angel had said; she did deserve a chance at happiness and this looked like her best possibility.  Rick was not only handsome but he also seemed like someone she could share her dreams with.  He already shared her love of ranching plus she laughed to herself, she’d get all of her cattle back in a roundabout sort of way.
     
    “Well, what are we waiting for?  We need to get our clothes for the wedding picked out!”  She grabbed Angel’s hand and the two almost collided with Rick in their hurry to start down the hall.
     
    “Whoa!” He hollered, grabbing Kat by the arms to keep her from falling.  “What’s the rush?  You two look like you’re late for dinner or something.”
     
    “One thing you’ll learn about Kat, is that she never does anything halfway Rick.  Now that she’s agreed to marry you, we have to get things ready so we will look perfect for our respective grooms.”  Angel laughed as Kat continued to tug her down the hallway.
     
    Rick shook his head laughing as he followed them to Kat’s room.  “Ok, here’s what’s going on.”  He started.  “Matt and I are going to head into town to get supplies and to talk to the preacher.  While we are there, I think we may go ahead and pay a visit to the sheriff too.”
     
    Rick held up his hands to ward off Kat’s protest.  “Let me finish Babe, then you can have your say.  We need to file a report to keep the sheriff and George from knowing that we’re on to them.  From there, we’re going to send out a few casually coded telegrams.  Of course, we need to send out word of our upcoming nuptials but we also need to call in some reinforcements.”
     
    Kat sighed.  “Well, after hearing the whole thing I suppose I can’t argue with logic.  Just don’t expect me to like it.”
     
    “Just promise me you won’t leave this house while we’re gone Kaitlyn?”  Rick entreated knowing the Kaitlyn would never break a promise.  “I want to know that you’re safe.”
     
    “Don’t do this to me Rick.  You know we have to start checking the cattle and separating more of them for breeding.  Also, I thought you were bringing Coal for a visit; these others are really going to need the bull soon if we hope to have calves next spring.”  Kat argued.
     
    “How about if I send Frank over to get Coal and keep James here for a little added protection?  I still don’t feel good about leaving you here but I don’t really think a trip to town would be good for you either.”
     
    “I guess that will have to work if that’s all you’ll give.”  Kat said, avoiding the answer to the requested promise.
     
    Rick bent down and gave Kat a lingering kiss before whispering “I know what you’re doing hun, I just hope I don’t regret