Hope Under Mistletoe (Seasons of Hope Book 1) by Patch Jessica R

Author:Patch, Jessica R. [Patch, Jessica R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bales Publishing
Published: 2015-02-23T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

“I’m not saying it’s true, Eden. I’m just saying that’s what’s being said.” Audrey sipped her mocha from The Bean Emporium while Eden examined the church renovations. Sawdust, pine, and burnt wood did a number on her senses. The sanctuary had been gutted. New pews ordered, though if Eden had time she could have made them herself. But Christmas was coming soon and she, along with the congregation, wanted the Midnight Christmas Eve service to be in the church.

Pop’s crew had been making good headway for a week and a half.

Eden sighed. “I’m not dating or on the verge of dating Knox.” So they skated together. So they may have had a moment—or Eden had a moment. Was it any of the town’s business? Frustration set in and she growled. “I need some air.”

Audrey followed her outside, and they sat on the church steps. “Do you have feelings for him, Ede?”

The cold seeped through her jeans, freezing her backside, and she shivered inside her coat. “Honestly. I don’t know what my feelings mean.” Knox was casual about women. She frowned as the perky blonde popped in her head.

Audrey offered her a sip of her mocha. She accepted and licked the whipped cream from her upper lip.

“He’s hot, Eden. And he’s a player and a half. I don’t want his charm to fool you into anything. Not to mention, he has no faith or regard for the church, and he runs a bar. I’m not judging because I can’t judge someone who doesn’t hold the same standards. So don’t lump me in with the Betsy Davis crowd. But I am stating relevant facts.”

Eden leaned on her friend. “I know all of these things. But underneath the wild streak, I see a broken little boy who needs forgiveness and peace with God.”

“And you know better than anyone you can’t change someone. Only God can, and that’s if they want to be changed. Does he?” Audrey’s golden hair fluttered in Eden’s face, tickling her nose. She swiped it away.

No. Knox liked who he was and wasn’t ready for change, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t plant her faith by actions into his heart. But what was it doing to hers?

“I know you had a crush on him that summer Nathan went to college. Has he brought it up?”

Eden’s cheeks filled with heat. Yes, but telling Audrey about Knox’s drunken display was out of the question. “I never told him. I—I was scared of him.”

“Scared of him hurting you?”

“Scared of going further than a good girl ought to.”

Audrey tossed her head back and crowed. “So you weren’t immune.”

Eden covered her mouth with her gloved hand and held back a fit of laughter. “He could curl my toes with a look, but Nathan enraptured me with his love for Jesus and others, and he was so handsome in a different way. Not to mention he knew the definition of honor and loyalty. That meant more than some heat in my belly and curiosity of what it might be like to let Knox Everhart kiss me senseless.

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