Games (Timeless Series) by Loyd Sandy

Author:Loyd, Sandy [Loyd, Sandy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Sandy Loyd
Published: 2013-07-23T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Simon headed toward Shelbyville at a good clip, needing to put some distance between himself and Hillier Meadows. In town he rode down the main street, taking in his surroundings as he went. Though small, the town seemed prosperous. Buildings were fairly new or well maintained.

At the telegraph office, he stopped and dismounted.

His first errand was to send a telegram to his partner, informing him of all he’d learned. Simon had the feeling he was going to need backup earlier than they’d planned to meet, and he wanted him on the next train.

When he stepped out of the telegraph office, he searched the storefronts along Main Street until the one he was looking for caught his eye. Leaving his horse tethered, he headed in a direct line for the shop. A little bell over the door tinkled as he ambled inside and glanced around.

A stunning woman with a killer smile came out of the back room. “May I help you?”

This had to be Giselle’s sister. While her French accent was a little more pronounced, she had similar eyes and features. “I hope so. I’m looking for Marcus Franklin,” Simon said, offering one of his most disarming grins.

Her smile faded somewhat and her manner became businesslike. “Who wants to know?”

Simon chuckled. “She wasn’t wrong when she said her father taught them well.”

Uncertainty clouded her expression and her gaze narrowed, searching his face thoroughly. “Qu’est-ce que c’est? What are you talking about, monsieur?”

“It’s Simon. Simon Harrington.”

The lady’s sharp gaze snapped to his and her smile broadened. “So you are the infamous Simon Harrington. Imagine meeting you here in Shelbyville.” A pleased laugh rushed out when she offered her hand. “Welcome, Simon. I’m Marguerite Dubois.”

“Enchanté, Madame Dubois,” he said. The amusement he caught dancing in her eyes confused him. He’d never met her before, yet she acted as though she held a secret. Shaking the thought, he released her hand. “I’m looking for your father. I was told he’s retired and living here now.”

“You are sweet to seek him out.”

He cleared his throat, unsure of what to do next. “Yes…um…well,” he stammered, wondering why the need to turn and run suddenly hit him. “I was in the area and thought I’d look him up. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen him. He may not remember me, although Giselle assures me he does.”

Marguerite’s eyes grew the size of saucers. She gawked at him a complete thirty seconds before asking, “You’ve seen my sister?”

Simon smiled. Her familiar mannerisms reminded him of Giselle. “Yes, I’ve seen her. I’m a guest at Twin Oaks for the time being.”

“How lovely.” Marguerite’s delight was back in force. “Are you having a nice visit?”

When he glanced into her laughing eyes, a sense of foreboding overwhelmed him. He held her gaze, trying to understand what it was about her that caused the hairs on his neck to rise. “Why do I get this feeling you know something I don’t?”

“Oh, bah!” Marguerite waved off his concerns with the flick of her wrist.

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