Holiday Secrets by Susan Sleeman

Author:Susan Sleeman
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-01-10T05:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

Lexie kicked Beauty faster, the wind biting into her face. Why had she sent Misty home? She knew how to handle and communicate with her. Sure, Beauty was usually a gentle ride, but the sudden change in movement left her unsettled and her hooves pummeled over the ground in wild abandon. The last thing Lexie needed was to fall from the horse. Actually, the last thing she needed was for the man watching them to come after them.

She glanced over her shoulder. No one was chasing them. Had they gone far enough so if this guy fired a gun that a bullet wouldn’t reach them? She wasn’t familiar with weapons, so she had no idea. Which meant keeping Beauty racing fast.

At the house, Gavin dropped from Lightning before fully stopping. He looped the horse’s reins on a rough wooden fence and then jerked Lexie from Beauty’s back. Her feet had barely hit the ground when he grabbed her hand and flew toward the steps, pulling her behind him. She tripped on the bottom stair, so he scooped her into his arms and kept moving in one seamless motion.

Terrified or not, the awareness of being in his arms cut through her feelings. He pushed open the door and she wished he’d set her free as much as she wished he’d keep holding her. She longed to be held by him again and the reality was even better than her memories.

He looked deeply into her eyes. “Are you okay?”

“Fine,” she replied, though her heart beat as fast as Beauty’s hooves had struck the ground.

Gavin scooped her closer. Held her tighter. She circled her arms around his neck. Wanting to kiss him, she lifted her face.

“What’s wrong, Lex?” Adam called out from the dining room. He was a teenager, but they were so close that he had the ability to sense her distress.

“Don’t worry, bud. I’m fine.” She dropped her arms and tried to squirm free.

Gavin held fast and carried her into the family room, where his parents and grandparents were watching television. He gently set her on her feet. She heard Adam follow them into the room.

“There was a man watching us from the overlook,” Gavin said. “I’m leaving Lexie here and going after him.”

Walt jumped up from his chair. Winnie’s eyes narrowed and Betty sat forward.

“Then let’s get after him,” Walt said.

“Not so fast.” Gavin held out a hand. “I’ve got this. You stay here with Lexie.”

His father eyed him. “It’s my county, and if anyone does the staying, it’ll be you.”

Gavin seemed to weigh his decision and finally looked at his grandfather. “You good to watch over Lexie, Granddad?”

“Course I am.” Jed came to his feet. “But don’t be in such an all-fire hurry that you forget defensive tactics.”

“Be careful,” Winnie called out, but they were out the door in a flash and Lexie didn’t know if they’d even heard her.

Lexie’s fear started to abate and her legs felt like rubber. She nearly collapsed but Jed grabbed her elbow.

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