A Carolina Song by Michelle Major

Author:Michelle Major [Major, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2023-09-27T19:47:16+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

WALKER WATCHED JEREMIAH—or Josiah or whatever the guy’s name was—walk away, thinking he must be a colossal fool to ditch Meghan in the middle of a date.

He slowly turned his attention to her, wondering if she would be angry that he’d supplied much of the motivation for the desertion, only to find her surreptitiously wiping her cheeks as she glanced away.

“Don’t cry, Megs. I’m sorry. The dude was a loser, but I didn’t mean—”

He broke off when she returned her gaze to him and realized she wasn’t crying tears of sorrow but of laughter. In fact, she was nearly bent over with it.

His heart did a funny little dance in his chest, and he immediately heard the start of another song in his head—one more inspired by her. He’d always disregarded the notion of a muse, but his feelings for Meghan drove his creativity more than anything ever had.

“I’ve been on some memorable dates,” she told him when she finally seemed to be breathing normally, “but Jeremy and I will go down in the all-time low record book.” She shook her head. “You have no reason to apologize, although if he and Denise work things out, I’m pretty sure they’ll play your song at the wedding.”

“It’s your song,” he said. “Is there any question about that?”

Her smile faded, but she held his gaze, which was a huge improvement over the past few days.

“I’m happy for your success, Walker. You’re talented and deserve every accolade you receive.”

“I would trade all of it if you forgave me.”

She looked startled, and he wasn’t sure if he shocked her with his words or the sentiment behind them.

Success was fine, but it didn’t bring happiness. Before Meghan, Walker hadn’t considered happiness as a worthy goal to achieve. He’d followed in his brother’s footsteps, happy to skate through life while Nash took the lead. His brother had always seemed to be striving for something out of reach. Maybe it had been peace and contentment.

If Walker had it to do over again, he would have asked those questions. He would have paid more attention. There was no do-over with his brother, but he prayed Meghan would give him one.

“There’s nothing to forgive. But there’s a reason I didn’t answer your texts this summer. As I’ve told you—”

“I was wrong and stupid. Texting wasn’t anywhere near what you deserve from me. I should have come back sooner. I should have fought for you. For us.”

“Come on, Walker.” Her smile looked resigned. “We were never meant to be.”

“How can you say that?” He ran a hand through his hair, trying not to panic at the calm finality in her words. “There’s something special between us. I couldn’t have been the only one to feel it. That kiss we shared meant something.”

“It did,” she confirmed. “But we come from two different worlds.”

He held out his arms wide. “It looks to me like we share this world. Is it Gus? I know a child is a lot to take on, even for an amazing teacher who cares about kids.

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