Chapter 10

“Because I’m so light on my feet with my hands trussed behind my back?” Leon sat back on his heels, refusing to rise even though his legs were half numb. “We could’ve both been someplace warm if you hadn’t got greedy.”

“What? You thought we’d backtrack to Soda Springs?”

“Actually, I was referring to the train, but yeah, now that you mention it, Soda Springs is as good a place as any to rest our heads, don’t you think?”

“No. Another train won’t be passing through there for at least a week. I’d prefer to keep moving west. I don’t backtrack.”

“Aw, c’mon. A week in a warm bed? You don’t think that sounds good?”

“You mean a week for you to rest and recover? No, I don’t think so.”

“And here I thought you were the best.” Leon shook his head in mock disappointment. “You don’t really deserve that reputation, I think.”