Every Little Thing About You by Lori Wick

Author:Lori Wick
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2010-11-10T16:00:00+00:00

“Mrs. Peterson,” Slater began as he stood at her door some time later, hat in hand. “May I see Libby?”

Kate hesitated. Liberty had said something about seeing Slater and Dakota at the bank, and even though she had not explained, her mother could see that it had upset her even more.

“Please,” Slater tried again.

“She’s sleeping, Slater,” Kate said honestly. “I’m not sure what Libby would want, but I can’t ask you to wait because she’s asleep in the living room.”

Slater was nodding and trying to fight his discouragement when a disheveled Liberty appeared behind her mother.

“Did I hear the door, Mam?” she asked in a small, croaky voice. A moment later, she spotted Slater, stiffened, and turned away.

“You misunderstood my look,” Slater promptly said, looking past Kate to see her. “I’d like to explain.”

When Liberty stopped and looked back at him, Kate slipped away. Slater took this as consent, stepped inside, and shut the door. Dim as the light was, Slater could see Liberty’s eyes as he walked forward and stopped in front of her. His hand came up, and with just the tips of his fingers, he touched the hair at her temple.

“How are you doing?”

“I just woke up.”

“You might feel drained for a few days,” he offered.

Liberty nodded. “I always have in the past.”

Slater had all he could do not to close his eyes and sigh with pain. How could she do this? How could this be so normal for all of them? He had to force his mind back to why he was here.

“I’m sorry you misunderstood my look,” he repeated, his eyes looking directly into hers. “I was sick inside that you had to go through that. I was sick inside over that poor woman lying in her own blood. And all I was thinking was that I wish I’d been there to spare you. I would have done exactly as you did,” he told her softly, “but I’m sorry you had to do it.”

Liberty bit her lip and admitted, “I thought you despised me.”

“Not even close. I just wish I had been on the scene faster.”

Liberty shook her head. “I think I should tell you, Slater, that that’s not really anything I’ve ever expected.”

“I can understand how you would feel that way, and it’s time I told you that I was a Texas Ranger, Libby. I gave up that job right before I came here.”

Liberty blinked, taking a moment to let it sink in.

Finally, “Why, Slater? Why did you give it up?”

“I want to tell you—it’s not even that complicated—but right now I need to let you know that I asked Griffin whether he could use me as deputy, and he hired me. I hope you’re pleased. If not, I hope you’ll talk to me. It may not have been my place to tell you, but I wanted you to know.”

“Oh, Slater, that’s wonderful. I’m very pleased,” Liberty said sincerely even as she took in the full impact of his news. She didn’t have to back up her brother or stay on edge any longer.

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