western · 1884 · deputy · sharpshooter · arrogant · shy · clumsy romance · kind heart · strong women · historical
The saloon buzzed with raucous energy, shadows dancing under dim lamps. Whitey, flushed and unsteady, had consumed more whiskey than wisdom. His heart ached for Line, a love long abandoned. Rising from his stool, he stumbled into the cool night, bottle in hand, unaware of the figure trailing close behind.