Chase (Prairie Grooms, Book Four) by Kit Morgan

Author:Kit Morgan [Morgan, Kit]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Angel Creek Press
Published: 2014-08-26T00:00:00+00:00

Eight

Lena wanted to dig her heels into the ground, but also didn't want to stumble through the stable’s doors like an idiot, which she would if Colin decided to give her a good shove. She knew well he wouldn't hesitate if it served to get Chase’s attention. Which at the moment, she had in spades. He stood staring at her, his face drenched in sweat, the dampness of his shirt also evidence he'd been working hard. There was a fire in the forge near him and she could feel its heat from where she stood near the stable doors. “Am I interrupting?” she asked.

He held a huge hammer in his hand, and quickly set it aside. “Not at all,” he said. “Come in.”

She studied him. He wore a leather apron around his waist and brushed his hands on it as she approached. There was a bay horse tied near him, and he patted its neck as she reached him. “Is he yours?” she asked.

“This big fella? No, this is the sheriff’s horse. He patted the horse again and looked her up and down. “What brings you to town?”

“You do, actually. There seems to be some question as to when we are getting married.”

He laughed and shook his head. “According to some folks, we already are.”

“So I've heard. However, it has recently been suggested that we marry at the Triple C’s barn-raising. I've come to find out if that would be agreeable with you.”

She'd stood several feet away, and he quickly closed the distance. He put his hands on her upper arms, and the action startled her. “Is that what you want?”

He was closer than was proper, and Lena, much to her own dismay and shock, discovered it thrilled her to the core. She stared up at him as her breathing quickened. “I know I asked for two weeks, but if one week will do…”

He pulled her close and stared down at her, his eyes roaming her face. “It'll do just fine,” he said, his voice low and husky. His hands tightened on her arms a notch, as he closed his eyes. He looked as if he was having some inner battle and she wondered if he was losing the war. He confirmed her suspicions by releasing her suddenly, and took a step back. He then turned to the sheriff's horse, his hands balled into fists. “The barn- raising it is then.”

“Mr. Adams? Chase… Is everything all right?”

“If it gets any better, Miss Lena, I'm going to have to kiss you.”

A tiny gasp escaped her as her hand flew to her mouth. Her fingers touched her lips, and she wondered what his would feel like upon them. He turned back to her, his eyes riveted on her hand and mouth. Perhaps she would find out…

He swallowed hard. “I don't know what it is, Miss Lena, but you get prettier every time I see ya. I'd say another week is all I can stand.”

She looked him up and down, her hand still at her mouth.

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