Isabella by Jennifer Foor

Author:Jennifer Foor
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: romance, Literature & Fiction, Western, Westerns, contemporary
Publisher: Jennifer Foor
Published: 2014-08-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Rusty

My legs were still weak as I jumped up and started pulling my jeans on over my sweat-soaked legs. Noah’s voice was getting close, as was the sound of the horses canters. I hooked my belt just as I saw him coming through the stable entrance. Isabella gathered her clothing and covered up with the blanket, while positioning herself in the corner of the area we were in. Since the walls were only chest high, if Noah looked hard enough he’d see her hiding there.

I walked far away from where she was crouched down and picked up a shovel, as if I’d been hard at work. Shalan appeared behind Noah, both of them caught up in their own conversation. I nodded when Noah acknowledged I was inside.

“I figured you’d be in here in the shade. It’s hotter than hell in that sun.”

“The breeze is nice today at least.”

Noah jumped off his horse and offered his arms to Shalan to catch her when she climbed off. She wrapped her hands around his neck and pulled him in for a kiss as he sat her down on the ground. He smiled as he pulled away and kissed the top of her nose. “I love you, darlin’.”

She giggled and turned to me. “Hey, Rusty. Sorry I missed you this morning. I wanted to thank you for all your hard work with Titan, and let you know that my new horse will be here in about a week. Are you sure you’re ready to take on another project? I can get another person to help.”

I put up my hands. “No need. I enjoy it. It actually gives me something to stay busy. Besides, what man doesn’t love a challenge?”

It was hard to not think of Isabella when I said it. She was the biggest challenge in my life. I could only hope that this time had changed her mind about me. It was ridiculous for us to not be together, when we obviously both felt the same about each other.

“We’re goin’ to head back to the house and grab our bathin’ suits. Shalan wants to get in the pool.”

“Sounds nice.”

“You should join us,” she added.

I smiled, trying to not talk so much that they’d end up sticking around. “I’ve got a lot to do before I’m done for the day. Enjoy your swim. Maybe I’ll come next time.”

Noah took off the first saddle and started carrying it over toward where Isabella was hiding. I panicked, rushing over and taking it out of his hands. “I’ve got this, boss. Go ahead and enjoy your day.”

He walked over to grab the second one. “Nah, I can help. It’s only a saddle.”

When I hung the first one up I spotted her out of the corner of my eye. She was bawled up in the corner ducked down. If Noah came in this direction he was going to see her.

I spun around quickly, holding out my hands for the second saddle. “Go on now. I’ve got this taken care of.

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