Bid for a Bride by Nordin Ruth Ann

Author:Nordin, Ruth Ann
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, love, suspense, marriage, sex, historical, danger, western, bride, groom, virgin hero, twin sisters, blind hero, tender romance

Chapter Thirteen

With August came hot days that were followed by thunderstorms, but as long as Lucy remained in Brian’s arms, she had no reason to jump when the thunder boomed in the night. She never knew being with a man could be such a wonderful experience. On some days when he didn’t go to work, they spent the day in bed, sometimes talking and sometimes making love. But she enjoyed being with him regardless of what they did.

There was a gentle quietness in being with him, and falling in love with him was much the same way. One day she woke up in his arms and knew that she loved him. He whispered the sentiment a few days later after they woke up from a nap, and it was with joy when she replied in kind. The lovemaking that followed seemed to be a little sweeter than the times before.

Sometimes the days he worked on the furniture dragged on too long, and she’d find a reason to go visit Eliza so she could slip in and see Brian with any excuse she could come up with. More often than not, she’d bring him and John something to drink. On one such day, Brian had whispered in her ear that he couldn’t wait to be alone with her and spend the night making love. She was sure her entire face turned a deep shade of red since John wasn’t too far away when Brian whispered those words to her. If John overheard or suspected what was going on, he didn’t give any indication of it, and for that, she was grateful.

It was the middle of August when she went to town with Brian, Eliza and John to collect materials to sew baby quilts and to buy lumber so John and Brian would have it on hand to work on baby furniture.

“After Pa and I return from Sioux Falls, we’ll start on the bassinet and dresser,” Brian told her on their wagon ride into town, his hand squeezing hers.

Eliza clapped her hands and said, “It’ll be so much fun to see a bassinet. Why, March will be here before we know it.”

Lucy laughed. “It’s hard to know who’s more excited about the baby. Me or you.”

John waved his hand and pointed to Eliza.

That made Lucy laugh even harder. “Your pa thinks your ma is more excited,” she told Brian.

Brian chuckled. “He’s probably right. She talks of little else but baby things.”

“Well, what is there to talk about?” Eliza asked with a shrug. “It sure beats talk of staining furniture.” She gave an apologetic look in Lucy’s direction. “It’s even better than cooking with you. I’m sorry, Lucy, but I really don’t care for cooking, even if I do enjoy spending time with you. I’d much rather do what we’re doing today and shop for the baby.”

“I don’t mind, Eliza,” Lucy assured her. “I’d rather shop for the baby too.”

John drove the wagon into town and parked it in front of Frank and Addy’s house.

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