Evil under the Mountain - #BookExcerpt One

With each new release in The Beartooth Chronicles, I post a few excerpts, and when reviews come in, I try to post a few of those as well. So, here’s my first excerpt from Evil Under the Mountain (The Beartooth Chronicles, Book 4). I hope you’ll check out this epic dystopian adventure series. Enjoy!

After she finished her tea, she stepped out onto the porch. Before long the sound of approaching horses cut through the silent early morning air. Bob and Maggie Thorn’s ranch was the next place over from Ash and Caleb’s cabin, so it didn’t take them long to arrive.

As she watched Caleb ride up astride the big black stud, she had to smile. He was so strong, handsome, kind, and caring that she couldn’t believe how lucky she was to have him in her life. She prayed that situation would never change.

He got off his horse, and Ash quickly stepped into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck and returned his passionate kiss. When he finally let her go, she was breathless.

“Thank you,” he said.

“For what?”

“For not making this more difficult for me than it already is. There is nothing I hate more than leaving you and Sara.”

“I know. I’m not thrilled about it either, but I understand your need to protect your family and your community, and it’s just one of the many reasons why I love you so much. We’ll be fine,” Ash said, forcing a smile while trying to keep the tears from falling.

“I love you. Please don’t go to the apiary alone or without the gun,” he said as he kissed her one more time and then mounted up.

Thor spun around after Caleb got on, and they were off. Ryan avoided Ash’s gaze as he rode by. Melora and Tyler simply nodded at her as they passed. There really was nothing to say at this point. She continued to stand outside in the chilly morning until the four riders disappeared down the road leading west off of the mountain.