In His Eyes: Blemished Brides Book 1 by Peggy L Henderson

Author:Peggy L Henderson [Henderson, Peggy L]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2015-01-25T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Trace cursed silently. He faced his sister, who sauntered toward him with a surprised look in her eyes. Her steps slowed and her calculated gaze darted to Katie before finally settling on him. She cocked her head to the side, and a quizzical frown formed on her forehead.

“Wilma told me you were at the barn.” Sally spoke slowly, her eyes glued to him. “I saw Luke on my way down here. He told me that your favorite mare was giving birth.”

Trace raked his fingers through his hair. “Gave birth,” he corrected.

He should be thanking his sister for the interruption. Sally’s appearance couldn’t have come at a better time. He’d almost said something to Katie that he had no business sharing with her. He’d even thought of kissing her. What the hell had come over him in the last few days? Heck, in the last few hours?

His intent today had been to get her away from her handler’s and mother’s clutches for a few hours and remind her who she really was, nothing more. If she was going to inherit this ranch someday, she needed to connect with it again, regardless of her handicap.

Seeing Katie again after all these years and learning of her blindness had made him more determined to honor the vow he’d made to her father. Trace gritted his teeth. He hadn’t counted on being attracted to her.

The urge to laugh out loud hit him. Attracted was putting it mildly. He’d never felt this kind of intense draw to a woman before.

“Maybe I’d best get back to the house.”

Trace glanced at Katie when she spoke. Having her leave was the last thing he wanted, but maybe it was for the best. He’d spent years building a reputable reputation for himself after his trouble-making younger days. Showing an interest in Katherine Montgomery beyond a business relationship would only get the busy-bodies wagging their tongues about him again.

“I’ll walk you back,” Trace offered.

Katherine shook her head. “No, I can manage on my own. You should stay here with the foal. Besides, you’re the one who told me I should do things for myself.”

Her quick smile jolted his insides. Damn! She’d grown into a pretty woman, and if the last few hours were any indication, she still had her spunky character, just as he’d suspected. She’d had no problem standing up to Wilma Rodgers, and she’d certainly had no trouble bantering with him. All she’d needed was a nudge in the right direction.

You’re doing the right thing, Hawley. Get her back on track to who she is so she can stand up for herself and make her own choices. You’ll be fulfilling your promise to John.

Katie turned on her heels and headed directly for the barn door.

“Maybe I should walk back to the house with her,” Sally said, casting indecisive glances from him to Katie. Trace grabbed his sister’s arm when she was about to follow her friend.

“She’s more than capable of finding her own way back. Let her go.” He gave Sally a meaningful nod, which only earned him a penetrating stare.

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