Alaskan Reunion by Calhoune Belle

Author:Calhoune, Belle [Calhoune, Belle]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-03-10T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The weekly meeting for the town of Love was scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. sharp. As Paige walked down Jarvis Street toward the historic town hall building, she took a few soothing breaths to calm her nerves. Sunlight danced across her face and she found herself feeling thankful for the extended hours of daylight. She couldn’t believe Wednesday had rolled around so quickly. Doubts were beginning to creep in. Was it really a good idea to stand before the council and the residents of Love to lobby for the town to revisit the cannery deal?

Don’t bite off more than you can chew, Paige. That had always been one of her father’s favorite expressions. Ever since she was a little girl, he had warned her against it. More times than not, due to her stubborn nature, she hadn’t heeded his advice. She stood still for a moment and shut her eyes as bittersweet memories washed over her. Her father’s presence was strong in her heart and mind today. The terrible ache of loss was still there, serving as a reminder that the imperfections of human beings didn’t mean they were loved any less. Hate the sin and not the sinner.

Keep going. Don’t give up now. His encouraging voice whispered in the wind. Despite everything, she still was holding on to all the good qualities of the man she’d cared for so dearly. Living beyond his means had led him to do a despicable and desperate act. But it couldn’t erase all the good years when he had been her everything. Now it was time for her to work toward allowing him to rest in peace.

Before she knew it, she had reached the town hall. The brick-and-white building was three stories high and one of the oldest landmarks in town. Old-fashioned lampposts graced the sidewalk in front of the building, while Arctic willow shrubs sat by the first-floor windows. Once she stepped inside, gleaming hardwood floors and copper accents jumped out at her. Steeped in history, this building was one of the most ornate in town. A hum of activity emanated from the meeting room down the hall. In order to get to the room, she had to walk the gauntlet of residents who were gathered in the hallway. Some nodded or sent a smile her way, while others began whispering or looked away at the sight of her. The murmurs were a glaring reminder that her reputation in Love was tainted by past events. Even Cameron didn’t fully believe in her. Not in the ways that mattered most.

Lord, please be with me. This meeting is so important for Love’s future. And it would be a huge step forward in providing closure for everyone who was harmed by my father’s greed. Let their minds be open to what I have to say.

Cameron was already seated in the front row when she walked in. She let out the breath she had been holding ever since she had walked into the building. Some of his earlier comments had led her to believe he might stay away tonight.

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