Chosen (The Amish Bloodsuckers Trilogy Book 1) by Barbara Ellen Brink

Author:Barbara Ellen Brink [Brink, Barbara Ellen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-12-13T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

The Exodus

They’d packed as much as they could fit on the small flatbed trailer. Boxes of kitchen supplies, clothes, camping gear in case of emergency, and a few personal items like photo albums, knick-knacks, quilts, and the bench swing Jesse had made for her. She couldn’t bear to leave it behind. Seth and Jesse strapped everything down with a big tarp and rope, threw their overnight bags and bedding in the trunk of Seth’s car, coaxed Bruno up into the back section of the truck with a Milkbone treat, and shut the rear doors. The poor dog needed a sunroof to stick his head out so he could sit up in comfort. He’d probably be hunchbacked by the time they reached their destination.

Miriam trudged out the front door of the house, stooped with the weight of the large cooler she carried. It was filled with enough sandwiches, cookies, and drinks to last two or three days. Jesse took it in his strong arms, hefting it into the space between the seats.

“Is that it?” he asked, glancing back.

She nodded, and blinked away the tears that threatened to spill again. She had been trying to hold them in for the past two hours while she and Jael filled boxes and prepared food.

Jesse reached out and took her hand. “It’ll be all right,” he said, gently squeezing her fingers. “This is just a precaution. We’ll be back before you know it.”

She knew if she tried to speak only choking sobs would come out, so she pressed her lips tight and turned to look one last time at the home she’d grown to love. The deck where they often sat in the cool of the evening and talked about their day, the bedroom she’d decorated as a respite from the world at large, a haven for two people who’d loved each other through so much, the kitchen where she lovingly cooked and baked her husband and daughter’s favorite things. A lone tear slipped from the corner of her eye. She’d put her heart and soul into this house.

Jesse moved behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her tight against his lean, hard frame. His solid strength and support flowed into her like an ocean wave. More tears slipped out and she blinked hard when he lowered his chin and pressed his stubbly cheek against her wet face.

“No matter what happens, you will always be my home,” he whispered, his lips brushing her ear in a soft caress.

She closed her eyes and nodded. His rough whiskered jaw prickled her cheek in reassuring familiarity.

Jesse released her. “Go see what’s taking Jael so long,” he urged, turning back to check the ropes again that held their belongings in the trailer.

Seth had packed his car as well and was busy trying to shove a box further in so he could close the back door. He straightened, glanced toward the setting sun on the horizon and tapped his watch. “We better get moving,” he called.

Miriam went back up the steps one last time and through the open front door.

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