I Had To Choose Between Keeping My Ranch And Saving Six Strangers

the preacher asked for rings, Thomas stepped forward and handed me Anna’s ring, which I’d resized for Martha.

“I, Caleb,” I said, voice thick, “take you, Martha. And Thomas. And Clara. And Lucy. And Emma. And Samuel. I take you all to be my family. To protect and to hold. As long as there is breath in my lungs.”

I kissed her. And as our lips touched,continue reading …