Short Romances

LOVE UNKNOWN "How is it that you happen to be a guest here?" "I don't rightly know." Grecia stated honestly. "I last remember coming out of a hat shop in the port of..." "Ahh, you were waylaid." There was no surprise in what he said. STOLEN LOVE "Ransom?" Armand showed much surprise at this news. Jean Francisco nodded. "Make sure they cannot trace it back to us." "All this for money?" Neva said, still dazed. TO LOVE THE WILD HEART The woman was gagged, with her hands tied in front of her. Her eyes went from fear to anger as the men grabbed at her, tearing her clothes. When they shoved the woman to the ground, Elizabeth stood up. "What is it, you men are doing here?" She asked in her most authoritative voice. "Never, you mind..." The larger of the two men turned to face her. "Sorry miss..." His expression became suspicious. "What're you doing out here in these woods, anyhow?" WANDERING HEART Five men in brightly colored clothing, rode out of the trees. One stopped and nodded to her. The other four quickly surrounded Charity's horse. She did not need to be told where they came from. They obviously belonged to one of the wandering bands of Gypsies that plagued the countryside. Her hand reached quickly for the reins. "Bring her off of the horse." The lone man commanded.