The wind carried dust through the quiet street as Marshal Tate stood over the fallen man. Boone Wheeler, the outlaw who had gunned down Tate\u2019s brother years ago, lay bleeding in the dirt, his pistol just out of reach. <\/p>\n
Boone coughed, smirking despite the pain. \u201cGo on, Tate. Finish it.\u201d <\/p>\n
The townsfolk watched in silence. Tate\u2019s hand trembled over his holster. He had chased Boone across three states for this moment. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou think I won\u2019t?\u201d Tate said, voice low. <\/p>\n
Boone chuckled weakly. \u201cI know you will.\u201d <\/p>\n
Tate exhaled, his fingers curling, then relaxing. He stepped back. \u201cDoctor,\u201d he called. \u201cSee to him.\u201d <\/p>\n
Gasps rippled through the crowd. Boone\u2019s smirk faltered. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou ain\u2019t gonna kill me?\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Tate said. \u201cBut you\u2019ll swing fair and proper.\u201d <\/p>\n
As the doctor knelt beside Boone, Tate turned toward the jailhouse, moving past the watching eyes. He holstered his gun. Some things were harder than revenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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