A Soldier's Prayer--A Fresh-Start Family Romance by Jenna Mindel

Author:Jenna Mindel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-05-10T16:11:51+00:00

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Well, that didn’t work out the way he’d planned. Cash stood next to the side-by-side, staring at another large tree that blocked their path to the waterfall. It was too large for the chain saw, which he’d wrapped in a heavy plastic bag and strapped into the back storage space.

So much for getting away from the cabin and Monica’s feminine presence. She was a constant reminder of how nice it was having her around. Whether she made him a sandwich or shared coffee with him, she wrapped him in a sense of home that he liked far too much.

He rubbed his neck and then headed back to Monica and Owen. Bracing his arms against the roll bar of their utility vehicle, he explained the situation. “There’s no getting through this way. We can take that smaller path we passed and see where it goes.”

“I think we should head back. I’m cold and—” she gestured toward Owen “—I think he is, too.”

“Got it.” They’d hit several puddles on the way. Their jeans and shoes were all soaked, except for Monica’s dry toes in her rubber boots. The warmth of midday was fleeting, as early evening crept upon them with a promise of a beautiful sunset.

“You lead.” Monica nodded.

He grinned. “Always.”

She grinned back.

Cash didn’t know how he’d stay away from her when every inch of him wanted to hold her again. If he had those crayons handy, he’d cover a sheet of paper in softer colors ranging from blue to purplish pink. If only longing were as simple as the hues on a color chart.

For once, he drove slowly. He was in no hurry to return the cabin and face the temptation of holding Monica. The whole way back to the cabin, he inched along. Even through the mud puddles, he didn’t floor it, but Ethan didn’t seem to mind. He looked chilled, as well, and Cash was pretty sure neither boy would balk at the idea of a hot bath. Cash wouldn’t either. His body ached from using the chain saw.

When they finally reached the cabin, the sun hung low in the sky. Parking the side-by-sides in the pole barn, they all moved a little slower than normal.

“I need a hot shower.” Monica rubbed her bare arms.

None of them had bothered to put on the jackets they’d packed for the ride.

“Go ahead. I’ll get the boys in the tub.” Cash kicked off his wet tennis shoes at the back door, instructing his nephews to do the same.

Owen’s teeth chattered.

“Come on, young’uns. Time to get clean and get warm.” He looked at Monica. “We’re going to drop these clothes in the washer, so if you don’t mind...”

“Oh, sure thing.” She dashed up the stairs.

He noticed that her socks were still white and dry. Why hadn’t he thought to bring rain boots for the boys? “Okay, peel off everything and head for the bathroom,” he told them.

Cash drew a bath, making sure the water wasn’t too hot. He added some bubble bath and handed his nephews each a washcloth when they climbed in.

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