Christmas in Cripple Creek by Sara R. Turnquist

Author:Sara R. Turnquist [Turnquist, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sara R. Turnquist

Katherine sat in bed, sulking. She had been so busy this past month that this whole resting business had her completely bored.

But Wyatt looked out for her and their child’s best interest as a physician and a father. She had no doubts his assertions had been for her own good.

Still, she had stared at these walls for hours now. Hours!

Wyatt and Susie came in and out as Susie allowed, but the toddler didn’t care to be cooped up in here any more than Katherine did.

A couple of books sat on the nightstand, but neither was as intriguing or as satisfying as her moping. Yes, she had turned it into quite the pastime. And in just a morning’s span of time. Imagine what the next couple of weeks would bring.

Argh!

A sound echoed in the quietness of the room. What was it?

Aaagh!

There it was again. Did someone knock on her door?

“Come in?” she called.

Oh, please, let it be Wyatt coming to sit with me!

The door latch moved.

Thank You, Lord!

An opening appeared between the frame and the door, but the face that greeted her was not that of her husband, but of her sister-in-law.

“Mary!” Katherine was so thrilled she might just cry.

“Katie?” Mary whispered. “You awake?”

“Unfortunately,” Katherine muttered. One could only sleep so much.

“What was that?” Had Mary not heard her comment? Probably for the best.

“I am. Please, come in,” Katherine encouraged her to come in farther.

Soon enough, Mary slipped into the room and stood at the bed’s edge. But instead of delight upon her features, her mouth and eyes were etched with concern.

“Please don’t worry so,” Katherine pressed. “I am well enough. I promise.”

“Truly?” Mary’s eyes glazed with moisture.

Katherine put a hand to her stomach. “Yes. We both are.”

Mary threw her arms around Katherine. “Praise be to God!” The embrace was sweet, but maybe a bit more smothering than Katherine would have liked. Still, she dare not breathe a word about it.

“Yes. I thank God that Wyatt was here.”

Pulling back, Mary sniffled and wiped at her eyes. “Katie, I am so, so sorry.”

Katherine furrowed her brows. “For what?”

Mary fell into the seat that Wyatt had sat in throughout the day. “For not helping you more. You were overwhelmed with the town Christmas traditions. I saw that. And I should have taken care of more things.”

Laying a hand on Mary’s, Katherine gave her a stern look. “Now listen to me, I pushed myself. I took on that project. You did everything I asked and then some. No one is to blame for my being overworked but me.”

Mary nodded.

“And whoever injured Wyatt.”

“Have they found the rogue?” Mary’s eyes flashed.

Katherine shook her head. “No. And the sheriff said they were not able to find any leads. They’ve given up.”

Mary looked at her hands. She seemed so forlorn.

“What is it?” Katherine settled a hand over hers again.

“I am just…see I…well, I was so worried, Katie. And when your brother told me what happened last night, I couldn’t hardly sleep for thinking what I should have done better.

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