Along the Broken Road by Burch Heather

Author:Burch, Heather [Burch, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Published: 2015-06-16T05:00:00+00:00

As the day went on, Ian found himself with a surprising case of nerves. When Charlee asked if he was okay, he’d smiled, kissed her cheek, and told her he was going to find his sister. The wedding planners were setting up chairs outside where a beautiful arch of flowers and greenery anchored the wedding area. Ian rounded the corner and knocked on his sister’s door. “Come in,” she yelled, voice a bit of a squeak.

She wore a white bathrobe, and a giant white dress was hanging from the doorframe behind her. Kristi Carlisle was two years Ian’s junior. Her hair was curled and sprayed, creating long tendrils around her face. When he opened his arms, she came willingly, smashing the curls.

“Nervous?” he said.

She pulled away to look at him. “I guess. Yes. I don’t know.”

He chuckled. “Three answers to one question, I’d say you’re a bit nervous.”

Her slender, manicured hand went to her stomach. “I’m a little nauseous.”

“Have you eaten breakfast?”

Kristi blinked and Ian realized she was wearing fake eyelashes, which he couldn’t figure why because Kristi had always had long, thick lashes like him. “I don’t think I could hold down any food.”

He gave her a half grin. “I could make you crepes.”

Her eyes, glittery with a smooth splash of gold, lit up. “With crème fraîche?”

He shrugged. “Of course.”

Her hand fell from her stomach. “Good. I’m starved.”

He squeezed her shoulder. “That’s my girl. Come on. The kitchen is still fairly quiet. On the way, you can tell me about the plans for the day.”

“The reception is at three. In that big tent at the edge of the house. It’s really going to be beautiful.” Arm around her, giving her the support she needed right now, Ian listened to her yammer on about the day. “Oh, thanks for Wynona. She’s been gluing rhinestones to the place settings, the decorations, she’s like a machine. It looks great.”

“I have a confession, sis.” Ian leaned closer.

Kristi stopped at the top of the steps and blinked those giant hooded eyes at him. “What?”

“The artists came for other reasons.” He leaned closer. “They thought I needed some moral support with Dad and also with Brenna staying here.”

Kristi’s giant eyes narrowed; a smile played at the edges of her mouth. “Charlee’s not your girlfriend, is she?”

He leaned back. Nothing ever got past Kristi.

She poked him in the chest. “If she were, she would have come with you. What girl doesn’t love going to a wedding?”

Ian rubbed a hand over his face. “She’s not your typical girl.”

Kristi shook her head, causing long curls to bobble. “Undoubtedly. And you’ve got it bad for her. So, what’s the problem?”

What was the problem? “She was in a bad relationship recently. Think it tore her up.”

Kristi shrugged. “And she’s too stupid to spot a good thing when it lands on her doorstep?”

He laughed. “I’m just trying to take it slow, you know. One step at a time.”

“Do you remember when we were kids and we went to the swimming hole?”

“The one with the rock ledges?” He remembered.

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