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March’s theme is , Beware the Ides of March. An excerpt
of betrayal from my western romance novel, It’s
Only Make Believe.
April’s Theme: April Showers
June believed Kit Loved her…until she married him
Excerpt:
A loud slap echoed through the house. June’s hand
stung as she placed it back in the pocket of her dressing gown, part of her
vast trousseau paid for by her parents.
Kit stepped back and rubbed his reddened cheek with
his left hand while Snort, Kit’s dog, barked. June couldn’t help but notice the
flash of his golden wedding band in the light of the dressing room. Her heart
clenched at the sight of it. They’d been married only a few hours and now this…
“Hush that barking, Snort.” The dog quieted, but kept
a sharp eye on June just in case. Kit glanced from the dog to June. “What the
hell was that for, June? Did I do something wrong by trying to kiss my wife?”
“You bet you did. I thought you loved me and now…” She
wasn’t quite sure how to say it to him now that she knew the truth. Honestly,
she could barely believe what she had overheard at their wedding reception. How
could she explain to him what she heard and express the doubts she had about
his love because of it? Well, best to find a way because it seemed quite
evident to her that he wasn’t about to leave her be until she did.
“You’d best tell me what this is all about, June,
because I’m beginning to have doubts about your sanity and beginning to wonder
about my own.” He cocked his head and narrowed his blue eyes at her. If this is one of your cockamamie jokes, it
isn’t funny—and please don’t tell me you married me just to spite your parents.
I’m fairly certain your mother doesn’t think I’m good enough for you. She’s only
spoken to me about four times in all the years I’ve known you. It’s a little
late for second thoughts, June.” Snort began to pace between June and Kit as if
to decide whose side he should take.
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