His Chosen Bride (Love Inspired Historical) by Rhonda Gibson

Author:Rhonda Gibson
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-05-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Millie couldn’t get Levi’s kiss out of her mind. She tried to focus on what Hannah said, but couldn’t. Her gaze kept returning to him. She made a quick involuntary appraisal of his features. An undeniable bond was building between them. Every time she wrenched herself away from the ridiculous preoccupation of his face, something pulled her attention back to him.

As she studied Levi across the yard, Millie relived the kiss. She could almost smell the sweet scent of wood and earth that made up the essence of Levi. Her heart began to hammer in her chest. Her fingers reached up to touch her lips. She could still feel the warmth of his mouth against hers. His strong arms had held her tight but comfortably so.

Millie mentally shook herself. She tried to reason out why she felt charmed by Levi. The kiss had taken her by surprise. That had to be the reason she continued to dwell on it. And it had been her first kiss. Did kissing always leave one feeling breathless and dazed?

Hannah’s urgent voice pulled her from her musings. “Millie? Millie.”

She jerked her gaze from Levi and the three brides who surrounded him to Hannah. “I’m sorry, I was distracted. What did you say?”

“I asked if you wanted to go inside and get the book now or wait until you and Levi are about to leave? But it occurs to me that you might be more interested in staying out here and guarding him.” Hannah arched her eyebrows and looked in Levi’s direction.

Millie felt like a schoolgirl who’d just gotten caught passing a note. Heat filled her face, and she lowered her eyes.

“You like him,” Hannah accused in a soft whisper.

Millie raised her head. “Not in the way you are suggesting.” She looked to where the women circled about Levi like buzzards around a fresh kill. Millie realized how unkind that thought sounded toward the brides. “I just feel sorry for him, that’s all.”

Hannah picked up a cookie from the dessert table that they stood beside. “Why would you feel sorry for Levi? He’s successful and has three women who want to marry him. What more could a man want?”

“His freedom and a mother who isn’t a meddler.” Millie realized she’d spoken her thought out loud and clasped a hand over her mouth. “I shouldn’t have said that since it really is none of my business.” She looked about, praying no one else had heard her, especially Levi’s mother or brother.

Hannah smiled at her and placed her arm around Millie’s waist. Her whispered voice filled Millie’s ears. “I know from your perspective that it looks like Bonnie is a cold woman who is trying to force Levi into marriage. But I know her, Millie, and she really just wants what’s best for her boys.” She hugged Millie and then released her to reach for another cookie.

Millie wanted to argue, but she really didn’t know Bonnie. For that matter, she really didn’t know Levi, either. Her gaze moved back to where he stood with the three brides.

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