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    Salvation's Secrets (The Loflin Legacy Prequel)
    Salvation's Secrets (The Loflin Legacy Prequel)
    Salvation's Secrets (The Loflin Legacy Prequel)
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    Salvation's Secrets (The Loflin Legacy Prequel)

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    A Prequel to The Loflin Legacy series by Catherine Wolffe
    Seth Loflin didn't expect to discover the love of his young life bathing in the creek on Loflin land. Yet Celia satisfies his body and his heart the moment he sees her. But trouble isn't far away when his father finds out about his oldest son's summer romance with the beautiful Comanche half-breed.

    Charles Harrington walks a thin line between right and wrong. One false step could land him in jail or at the end of a hangman's noose. His only friend, Seth Loflin guards his secret with his life. The burden of guilt he has carried weighs heavy on his heart for the family he unwittingly put in harm's way.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCatherine Wolffe
    Release dateOct 25, 2014
    ISBN9781311871862
    Salvation's Secrets (The Loflin Legacy Prequel)
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    Catherine Wolffe

    Author and Louisiana resident Catherine Wolffe is a romance reader now addicted to the dark, steamy call of the paranormal. She is the author of bestselling vampire/werewolf romance series The Western Werewolf Legend and the novel Desire's Embrace as well as the brand new series - Shadow Company.Catherine has been writing all her life but only recently discovered her love for paranormal romance after being introduced to the Underworld movies by her husband. After that, she decided to delve deeper and create tales hot enough with twists and action aplenty to satisfy her emerging dark hunger.Visit www.catherinewolffe.com/ to get free steamy sneak peeks at upcoming books and more!

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      Salvation's Secrets (The Loflin Legacy Prequel) - Catherine Wolffe

      Salvation’s Secrets

      (Prequel: The Loflin Legacy)

      By Catherine Wolffe

      Copyright 2014 Catherine Wolffe

      All Rights Reserved

      Discover other titles by Catherine Wolffe at www.catherinewolffe.com.

      Cover design by Ally Thomas

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      Series Disclaimer

      Salvation’s Secrets is the prequel to the series entitled The Loflin Legacy. It is not essential to have read Book 1 and 2 of the series before reading this prequel. If you’d like to find out more, go to my website at www.catherinewolffe.com and click My Books.

      Books by Catherine Wolffe

      Salvation’s Secrets (Prequel: The Loflin Legacy)

      Comanche Haven (The Loflin Legacy #1)

      Casey’s Gunslinger (The Loflin Legacy #2)

      The Lady in the Mist (A Werewolf’s Tale)

      The Lady in the Mist (The Western Werewolf Legend #1)

      Waking Up Dead (The Western Werewolf Legend #2)

      Wolfen Secrets (The Western Werewolf Legend #3)

      The Western Werewolf Legend (Books 1-3)

      A Dance in Time (J.T. Leighton, Time Traveler #1)

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Excerpt from Comanche Haven (The Loflin Legacy #1)

      Books by Catherine Wolffe

      About the Author

      Salvation’s Secrets

      (Prequel: The Loflin Legacy)

      by

      Catherine Wolffe

      Chapter 1

      Shooter Creek Ranch

      Tyler, Texas 1846

      The air filled with the scents of sandalwood and lilac as afternoon approached evening. Female laughter floated on the breeze. Drawn to the curious sounds and smells, Seth Loflin maneuvered his bay into the trees lining Shooter Creek. His heart skipped a beat with the sight before him.

      The woman was the most mesmerizing creature he’d ever seen. Her jet-black hair hung to her waist and her skin, reminded him of a creamy praline, the kind they sold on New Orleans street corners. Would she taste as sweet on his tongue? Water swirled against her thighs as she exited the creek with the help of several attendants. Unaware of his presence, she trailed a long, slim finger through the water, giving the lazy current a deliberate ripple. Her graceful back curved slowly into a trim waist, which flared into agilely rounded hips above lithe thighs. She looked relaxed, as if she’d enjoyed her bath. Tall and regal, her stance reminded him of royalty.

      As the other women helped her up the bank, disappointment set in immediately, when they cloaked her body with a blanket. Okay, so he’d have to get a better view. Let’s go, boy. Urging his horse, Sarge, forward proved tricky. The darn low lying limbs of the Mesquite trees, lining the banks of Shooter Creek, wanted to reach out and snag everything. Wouldn’t do to disturb the leaves littering the ground either.

      Snap!

      The women’s dark heads jerked up as they went on alert, searching the trees for an intruder. One called out in Comanche, Who’s there?

      Way to go, Sarge. Caught yet still determined, Seth slid nimbly from Sarge’s back and stepped into the clearing mere yards from the bathers.

      While alarm ran through the voices of the others, the magnificent creature with the coal black hair didn’t shy away. Half covered in the blanket, she only stared at him. The nudity another woman might hurry to conceal proved of no concern to this marvelous dream-come-to-life. The perplexed, yet curious glaze she pinned him with stole his breath. Her eyes were as green as the bonnie banks of Ireland and almond shaped in her lovely face. A sultry mouth of warm rouge formed an ‘oh’ as her gaze traveled over him. The heat from her gaze did something to his libido. Glancing down at his erection twitching in his pants, Seth blinked. Where had she come from? So many questions flooded his consciousness he lost his voice.

      Before he gathered his wits, the women hurried the maiden up the bank and out of sight. In their wake came the sound of native voices.

      He had to know her name. Seth gathered Sarge’s reins, leaping into the saddle. His intention to follow proved short-lived when three tall, muscled warriors blocked his path. Speaking Comanche, Seth tried communicating with the Indians.

      My name is Seth Loflin. This is Shooter Creek land, which belongs to my father, Earl Loflin.

      The tallest warrior’s gaze traveled over Seth slowly before replying. The People are camped nearby. My uncle, Chief Lone Eagle seeks the deer, which water here. He comes in peace.

      Seth nodded. I’ll tell my father of your intentions. Your people may hunt free of concern.

      The thick-chested Indian inhaled deeply before nodding. If he held concern over the reference of land his people had lived on for centuries being claimed by a white man, he didn’t let the rub show. My name is Broken Horse. I am Lone Eagle’s kin. I believe you call the family connection, nephew. I am pleased to meet you, Seth, son of Earl Loflin.

      The good natured grin came as natural as breathing for Seth. I wonder if I might meet your uncle, the chief.

      Broken Horse cut eyes back toward a campsite where smoke now trailed into the darkening skyline. You are welcome. Follow me. Speaking to the other two men in the group, he pointed toward the camp. The two left at a trot with what could only be orders to prepare for a guest. Where did you learn English, Broken Horse?

      I learned at Fort Tyler. Your army sought communications with The People. Lone Eagle saw my education in your language as a good thing. Long before you arrived, the Indians of Texas communicated through sign language with the men who came before you. In many cases it proved ineffective.

      "I’m impressed. You speak as though you were born to the language.

      He cut Seth an agreeable grin. The People need to understand many things about your lives and reasons you are here. I provide a service between the two cultures.

      A very necessary service, I’d wager. Will my presence in camp concern your uncle?

      Broken Horse shrugged. That depends on your motives for coming, Seth Loflin. He cut Seth a cool eye. What were you doing watching our women bath?

      Busted! No need in trying to lie. Broken Horse could have made buzzard bait out of him in short order. I wanted to meet the regal young woman with the emerald eyes. Glancing down, he searched Broken Horse’s face. Can you introduce me?

      He grinned. I can. But why should I, Seth Loflin?

      Within the blink of an eye, Seth grinned. Because, if I don’t get to meet her, I’ll die.

      Huffing out a breath, Broken Horse shook his head. Are all white men as stupid as you?

      Seth’s eyebrows winged up. I’m not stupid. I’m in love!

      It’s the same thing. But if you insist, I’ll introduce you. You have to know, it won’t do any good.

      Seth’s brows drew together. Why do you say that? Sincerely baffled by his new friend’s statement, he tried again. Does she have a man?

      Of sorts. Broken Horse squinted into the setting sun. You’ll stay and eat, Seth Loflin. Soon, I think you’ll understand what I mean.

      Best not to let on he didn’t understand a word of what Broken Horse meant. After all, he was still determined to catch another glimpse of the beauty, while keeping an eye out for trouble. He wasn’t a fool – he knew the Indians might mean trouble. The Comanche waged war

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