Finding Christmas by Jeannie Moon

Author:Jeannie Moon [Moon, Jeannie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2015-11-03T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

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Walking with Will through the picturesque waterside village made Maggie feel that coming home was the right thing to do. Drama happened in every family, and hers was no different. The good thing was she knew it would pass. The town was decked out for Christmas with pine garlands on all the storefronts, and lighted wreaths on each lamppost. It was beautiful and festive. Magic. And it’s one of the things that made her want to come home. Long Island loved Christmas. From the towns on the north shore to places like Holly Point, there were traditions that made the villages special.

Being with Will also made her feel special. Part of her wondered if she just wasn’t reacting to the fact that he was an extremely handsome man with an incredibly kind heart. Looking at his profile as they walked down the block to the restaurant, she took in the details.

His jaw was angular and strong, giving a line to his face that would age well. His skin was ruddy, and possessed a five o’clock shadow, even though she could see he was freshly shaved. His dark hair had a few flecks of gray at the temples, and his blue eyes fluctuated between a bright electric blue and a color so deep it reminded her of a lapis lazuli stone she came across at a market in Karachi.

“Will? How old are you?”

He glanced down, and the grin that teased his mouth made her stomach flip. “I’m thirty-nine. I’ll be forty in March.”

“Ah. Okay. I should have figured that.”

“I’ve never really cared about birthdays, but forty is getting to me a little.”

“Why do you think that is?”

He shrugged and focused his gaze forward. “I’m not settled. No wife. No kids. I guess I thought things would be different. Remember when you said I don’t break a sweat? That’s not true.”

“But you have your career. The kids you teach love you. You’re very much part of the town and the culture.”

“All true. I have a great house and I do love my job, but it’s not the same as a family.”

He was big, gorgeous, sweet, and he wanted kids? Maggie felt little pops in her ovaries. The thought of this man with a pack of kids was the most attractive thing she could imagine. The problem was she could never be part of that dream.

They walked slowly, enjoying the cold air, and enjoying each other. When she stumbled slightly, his arm shot out to support her.

“Okay?” he asked once she was steady.

“Fine. The boots are different, but I love them.”

“Were you able to see your prosthetist? Did I say that right?”

“Yes. She made an adjustment, and I tried the boots out with her. All good.”

“You look great. Happy.”

“Being with you makes me happy.” Damn. The words flew out before she could stop herself. Her mouth had no filter. Once it was out there she couldn’t take it back; all she could hope was that her honesty didn’t send him running.

It didn’t. In fact, it seemed to do the opposite.

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