Born To Love by Leah Atwood

Author:Leah Atwood [Atwood, Leah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Falling Leaf Press
Published: 2018-03-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Jessa walked shoulder to shoulder with Landon to the lake. His fingers intertwined with hers and she memorized every sensation. Even through their gloves, his touch ignited sparks. More at peace than she’d been in months, she breathed in all the smells of the season—fir, holly, cinnamon, brown sugar, and burning wood blended together.

If she could bottle the fragrance and market it, she’d named it after today’s event, a Lakeside Christmas, for that’s exactly what the smells encompassed. She could live to be one hundred years old and not separate a Lakeside Christmas in her memories from the sweet and savory aromas.

Out of nowhere, Landon stepped aside, tugging her with him.

She glanced around, searching for a reason why he’d moved off their path. “What happened?”

His lips curled into an adorable half-grin. “I said your name three times, but you were completely lost in thought and didn’t hear me.”

“Oh.” She leaned into his warmth. “I was thinking how much I love Christmas time here. Most people say Christmas in their hometown is magical, but here, it truly is.”

“Don’t tell my family, but I agree. There’s a slower pace here that allows you to enjoy the holidays without losing your spirit in the frantic pace.”

“Yes. I love it here.” Contentment filled her.

Landon had nothing in common with Chris, the last man she’d dated. Unlike Chris, she could see Landon staying in Jasper Lake long-term—if they began a relationship and it progressed to that point. Landon had his baggage, but he was low maintenance, not requiring much to keep him happy, and he had integrity. It showed in his words, actions, and responses.

She admired that quality, wished she could learn from him. The constant interruptions throughout the day had grated on her nerves, but if they bothered Landon, he never let it show. He took it all in stride, made pleasant conversation with each person he met.

More so, his gentle demeanor attracted her. Despite her initial draw to him, she’d considered he might have a temper based on his attitude toward his parents, but she quickly discovered that was contrary to his personality. The real Landon was a lover, not a hater, but she suspected he hadn’t figured that out yet.

They began to walk again, continuing a straight path until it broke into two paved paths in opposite directions.

“Which way do we go?” He turned his head to the right, then the left.

“The right. We’ll pass four docks, and my parents will be on the fifth.”

“How far off the lake did you live as a child?”

“About five miles. Remember the road you turned on to get to the cabin?” She waited for his nod. “If you take the first right instead of continuing, my parents live off that road.”

“Did you ever wish you lived right on the water?”

“I’m sure I had the fleeting thought at some point, but I loved living on the mountain.” Her mind traveled in time. “Our driveway made the perfect sledding hill. It had two curves to add

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