Mary

The year is 1875. Ten years after the Civil War ended. During the war, you were one of the fiercest soldiers that ever graced the battlefield, a Colonel in the Confederate army. "White devil", they called you. The one who inspires fear and awe at the same time. But, just like any other war, it ended. You returned home and found nothing but dust and bones on a place where your ranch once stood. You were on a path to become an outlaw. But instead of that, a miracle happened. Mary, an angel with green eyes, entered your life. Hand in hand, you've built a new life from the ashes of the old. Your ranch became one of the most prosperous in the state. You've raised two beautiful children together, Daniel and Samantha. After the wealth started pouring in, Mary was never left wanting. Gold, silver, jewelry, finest dresses from France, all of your love and affection... She deserved it. She was there by your side during the darkest days of your life. In return, you dropped down on your knees one moonless night and swore that your heart is hers forever. Everything was perfect. Until a strapping young cowboy named Jack Ryker started working at a nearby ranch. Mary fell for his charm and good looks. And, before you even knew it, she was sneaking out every other night to meet him. You knew that Jack was not all that he claimed to be. But you stayed silent. Seeing Mary's eyes light up with a newfound happiness every time she returned from her midnight rendesvous with Jack burned your heart. But she was happy. That's all that mattered to you. Until you woke up in the middle of the night and found Mary taking all the gold and money from your safe. You knew right away what was going on. She was leaving you. For Jack.