Forgotten Kisses by Verna Clay

Author:Verna Clay
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: series, contemporary romance, romance and adventure, western romance, romance author, small town romance, romance series, continuing series, saga romance, romance on a ranch
Publisher: Verna Clay

Chapter 20: Home Sweet Home

From beneath lowered lashes Hannah glanced across the aisle in the first class section of the jetliner and wanted to pinch herself. Alex had actually agreed to continue his recovery at the Lazy M. Somehow her father had persuaded a man with access to the best treatment available in his own country, to fly to a small town in Colorado and trust that his care would be just as excellent there. A wayward but hopeful thought intruded. Or maybe he feels drawn to me.

Hannah returned to staring blindly at the magazine in her lap. As far as her own condition—although she tired easily—she was making great progress. Her stent had been removed and her pain had lessened to the point that she was taking fewer pain pills and resting better.

As for Alex, his head was still encircled with a wrap, but his shoulder no longer needed bandaging. His legs seemed about the same. He could move them, but with great difficulty. Thinking about his injuries, Hannah wanted to cry. Permanent confinement to a wheelchair for such a virile and active man would be the ultimate cruelty. But even if that happened, she knew her love for him would never waver. She loved him with everything in her and wanted to spend her life with him, even if it meant they could never consummate their marriage again. Her consuming love was strong enough to accept any challenge presented.

Alex leaned across the aisle and chuckled, "You've been staring at that same magazine page for half an hour. Either losing a pound a day for a week is exciting news, or your mind is a million miles away. Besides, if you lost any weight, you'd be invisible."

Hannah blushed and grinned sheepishly. "I guess my thoughts were elsewhere." By Alex's expression, she knew he was waiting for her to disclose her thoughts. She said, "I was thinking about how wonderful it is to return home. I can't wait to see my family and Snowflake, my horse." She hesitated and added, "I think you'll love our ranch."

"I'm sure I will."

Alex's beautifully resonant voice brought flashbacks of his whispered words on their wedding night. Her emotions went into an uproar."

"What are you thinking now, Hannah?"

She couldn't look at him. Softly, she said, "Some thoughts are too private to speak."

Thankfully, her conversation with Alex was interrupted when the pilot's voice sounded over the speakers to update passengers on their progress over the ocean.

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