Chapter 64

“Try it again,” he warned, drawing his second gun. “There are ten men waiting for my order. They’ll shoot you down.”

The mob seemed to believe him, as every man took a step or two back from the platform in unison.

Ford aimed his gun at Reid. “Untie her.”

“Kill him! Kill him! Shoot this man!” Reid cried.

But nobody seemed interested in following the mayor’s order.

“Untie her, now,” Ford repeated. “Or I’ll shoot you right here.”

Reid narrowed his eyes, stepping behind Eliza. He didn’t touch the knots at her wrist, though, instead yanking the noose over her head and around her neck. “Me or her, Ford. Your choice.”

Eliza shook her head, trying to pull away from the rope, but Reid held her down with a meaty hand on her shoulder. She kicked backward, aiming for his shins, but he easily sidestepped her blind attack.

“Your fight’s with me. Let her go.”