Beauty and the Beasts [Bride Train 6] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Reece Butler

Author:Reece Butler
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance
Published: 2012-04-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

“I’d rather be working in my bakery,” said Sarah, frowning. She sat on the wagon seat between Sophie and Billy.

“Stop grousing and enjoy this beautiful day,” replied Sophie. “Billy’s doing an ace-high job driving, but he needs to concentrate.”

Sarah took Sophie’s advice and relaxed. For the first time since arriving the previous fall, she’d left town. Bright wildflowers bloomed in abundance, ones she never saw in the dusty street. The mountains rose on either side, clear and crisp in the bright sun. With the sun came heat, but since the men were building a house, it was better than rain or snow. Even in July, snow was possible at higher elevations. But today the sun shone and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers.

She had her few things in the wagon, though she wasn’t able to find Oliver before leaving. Sophie said she’d make sure the cat arrived safely, but Sarah still twitched at missing him. If she was honest, she would admit that there really wasn’t room in the wagon for a furious cat in a basket.

In addition to food, they had a keg of beer. Baldy said it was his contribution, as long as she made sure everyone knew where it came from. Sarah thought it was an apology for having to vote against her. The Tanners had donated cheery gingham for curtains and, since they didn’t know what food the men had in the pantry, added the basics of flour, lard, oatmeal, baking powder, potatoes, onions, and carrots. That morning Smitty, the blacksmith, sent some door hinges and Dieter Arnott, the butcher, brought sausages. They also came with apologies for not going against the mayor and banker, but it did make her feel welcome.

She was determined to return Friday to work at the hotel for the busy weekend. After all, Sophie couldn’t manage without her. Before then, she had to survive a week living with three men, one of whom she loathed, and two she knew well. A flash of heat reminded her of just how well. She wanted more of Oz and Gabe, but not Luke. Not until he gave up on his insistence on marriage.

His suave yet arrogant behavior and attitude frustrated her as much as his body, voice, and eyes aroused her. She felt that Luke wanted her because she was damaged. Her wounds were invisible, but not his. Though wounded soldiers abounded, no one would know a man sitting behind a desk had only one leg. But Luke’s face couldn’t be hidden. The bayonet had slashed his face from eyebrow to chin, denting his nose in the process.

Could it be that the only reason Luke wanted her, was that others didn’t? If so, she didn’t want any part of him. She squirmed when she thought of a few parts of him which might be useful. But she had Gabe and Oz for that. The thought made her sit up. Soon she would be seeing them. Tonight she might be sleeping with them.

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