A Mail-Order Haven (Miners to Millionaires Book 9) by Janelle Daniels

Author:Janelle Daniels [Daniels, Janelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dream Cache Publishing
Published: 2018-06-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

When it was time to ride into town the next day, the only thing Juliette could think about was her conversation with Willow. She'd tossed and turned all night, mulling over the possibility of being with Devon. It was dangerous to get involved when they needed to focus on her safety, but nothing was stopping them from being together once the mine was cleared.

Would Devon even want that? He seemed the type to have no roots, going wherever the wind took him, and she would never be okay with that kind of life. She couldn't exist like that. They were two very different people, and Juliette wondered if they had enough in common to sustain a future together.

It was crazy to even think about it. She hadn't wanted to go into town today, but maybe it was a good idea. Being around others, perhaps talking with the other women, would give her the perspective she needed to make a decision. She had to figure this out, foresee any pitfalls, before approaching Devon about it.

She walked down the stairs, and Devon was waiting for her at the landing. "You ready to go?" he asked.

She pulled on her gloves and nodded. "Yes. Thank you for coming with me."

"It's all part of the job."

Was that it? Was it as cut-and-dry as that? Was there any way they could come to care for each other in so short of a time, where he'd be convinced to stay with her?

Heavens, thinking about all this made her sick with anxiety. She strode out of the house, Devon behind her, but they didn't speak. Instead, they mounted their horses. "Do you want to ride ahead in front, or in back?" she asked.

Devon adjusted in his saddle. "You ride ahead of me. That way I can have my eyes on you the whole time."

She knew he meant it as a way to protect her, nothing more personal than that, but part of her wished he had. She was attracted to him, and although he'd kissed her the other night and she'd caught him looking at her occasionally, it didn't necessarily mean he wanted anything more. Besides, he could have kissed her out of pity, or because it was convenient. Nothing more than that.

She wished the whole situation was easier. If he wasn't her bodyguard, just another man in town, he would've already stated his intentions to court her or not. But this was too complicated. Not only were they battling their circumstances, they were battling his duty. How could she ask him to consider having a relationship with her, when it might risk her safety?

Sighing, she urged her horse forward into a trot. She rode ahead, knowing he would follow at her pace. She hadn't ridden all that much, preferring to take a wagon, but maybe she should consider it in the future. She felt more connected to nature this way, an active participant, instead of the casual observer. The air felt more alive, the long grass and bushes dancing on the ground, occasionally swiping up to touch her skirts.

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