A Prescription for Love by Callie Hutton

Author:Callie Hutton
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2012-10-16T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Michael followed Clarence outside, letting the heavy, scarred wooden door swing shut, drowning out the noise of the band tuning up and the conversation of those enjoying their box supper. Steam shot from the warmth of his mouth as Michael’s breath hit the cold night air.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing, Henderson?” Clarence turned to him, hands fisted at his side.

Michael leaned against the clapboard wall of the church, arms crossed. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

“Heidi Lester is my fiancée.” Despite the dim light shining from the church hall, with his flushed red face and bulging eyes, Clarence radiated anger.

Michael needed to remain calm. This man deserved to have the hell beat out of him, but Heidi had been through enough embarrassment tonight. She didn’t need to witness the two of them rolling on the ground like a couple of bar brawlers. “So you say.”

“You’re damn right that’s what I say. As does her mother and father.” Clarence bristled. “We’re betrothed, and her parents agree. She accepted my ring. It’s done.”

Michael’s eyebrows shot upward. “Is that right? Funny how you haven’t mentioned the one important person in this discussion. You agree, her mother agrees, and her father agrees. What about Heidi?”

Clarence shrugged. “Of course she agrees. Her parents know what’s best for her, and once she gets this nonsense out of her system, she’ll return to Oklahoma City and do her duty.”

“Her duty!” Michael shoved away from the wall. “The year is nineteen aught three, Mr. Manfred. A woman no longer marries to do her duty.” Michael brought himself up short and smiled. He sounded like Ellie. She would be proud.

“Heidi has always done what she was told. She will honor her parents’ wishes and marry me. And you can bet I won’t wait one day past her ridiculous demand of a full month,” he snorted.

God, the man annoyed him. From what he’d seen of the Lesters, the mystery remained why they would want their beloved daughter tied to such an arrogant, pompous man. “If that’s the case, then I doubt Mr. and Mrs. Lester truly know you.”

Clarence’s lip curled. “Regardless of what your opinion is, Henderson, stay away from Heidi. She belongs to me.” He moved to grab the door, but was soon flat on his back, holding his jaw.

“You aren’t fit to clean her shoes, Manfred. I have no plans with regard to Heidi, but she certainly deserves better than you. A man whose behavior is so low he can even manage to embarrass a whore isn’t worthy of a decent woman.” He rubbed his knuckles, then placed his hand on the doorknob as Clarence sat up and continued to hold his chin, hatred spewing from his eyes.

Michael gave him a sharp salute. “I’ll be happy to tell Miss Lester and her parents you’ve taken ill and returned to the hotel.”

Early Sunday evening, Heidi sat in front of her bedroom window and watched the snow drift past. She pressed her palm to the glass as if she could touch the soft flakes.

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