Finn's Fortune (The Langley Legacy Book 1) by Kathleen Ball & The Langley Legacy

Author:Kathleen Ball & The Langley Legacy [Ball, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-02-21T06:00:00+00:00

Though it was a struggle, Finn kept his wits about him on the roof. The day was cold and windy, and he couldn’t stop glancing at Maureen. She seemed upset about more than a burned hand. He’d never understand women. If only she’d open up to him. He had a feeling he hadn’t heard the whole story of her being an indentured servant. They probably worked her hard but he didn’t think that bothered her. Maybe that heathen she worked for had taken advantage of her.

He ran his hand through his hair and looked up at the cloudless sky. They’d have to talk. They could have a good marriage, he knew it, but he didn’t know how to get past the wall she’d put up. Maybe once they got settled into the cabin. At this rate, maybe he should have put in a bedroom just for her. He smiled. He’d get his fiddle out tonight and play her music from home. Maybe that would make her happy.

Movement in the distance caught his eye. A man on horseback was riding the edges of the property that Finn could see from the roof. What was with that piece of property people were so intrigued with? He needed to spend more time at the pub. The saloon was full of gossip and information. He’d have to leave Maureen alone again, but she knew how to handle a gun now, plus she needed her rest.

Finn watched until the man turned and rode for town. Then he put his tools away and climbed down the sturdy, wooden ladder he’d made.

He walked to the fire and was taken aback by the sadness on Maureen’s face. “You look as though you have the world’s troubles on your shoulders. Would you like to tell me why you’re so sad?”

“I’m fine really. Just a bit homesick.” She stared at the ground the whole time.

“There was a rider on your property just a bit ago. I’m heading to town to see if I can get anyone to talk about what’s supposedly on that land. You’ll be fine here?” He waited for her to look at him but she didn’t.

“I’ll be just fine. Go and find out what people are after.” A scowl creased her forehead. “It’s becoming a real problem.”

Finn leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. “I’ll probably be back late. I’ll be at the saloon, and I might have to wait for some of them to get soused before they talk.”

She tilted her head up and gazed at him. “You be careful, Finn Langley.”

“Aye. I’ll be back. Keep warm and keep the rifle with you.”

Chewing her lip, she nodded but said nothing.

He filled his saddlebag with a blanket and a canteen of water. Then he saddled Justice. He glanced at her one more time before he mounted the horse and off he went.

Maybe she really was homesick. She’d have been in America for about five or six years. That was a long time. Maybe she could write to her family, maybe a letter would follow them to wherever they’d gone.

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