Janie and the Judge (Montana Women Book 3) by Nancy Pirri

Author:Nancy Pirri [Pirri, Nancy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781680464993
Publisher: Satin Romance
Published: 2017-08-28T18:30:00+00:00

As soon as Janie and Simon returned to Katie’s Palace, Simon helped Janie into her nightgown and put her to bed. Simon’s heart wrenched at the sight of all the bandaging across her chest and swore if Clive hadn’t died he’d kill him.

Janie didn’t argue about being put to bed. As she sat, back against the headboard, she scowled at the doctor.

“What did you give me, doc? I can hardly keep my eyes open.”

“Just a bit of laudanum. It’s a relaxant and you’ll sleep like a newborn all night long.”

“But this is my wedding party! I can’t miss it.”

“We’ll have another party, honey, when you’re well,” Simon promised. Leaning down he kissed her forehead.

She gave him a wan smile. “Okay. I’m holding you to that promise, dear husband.” She sniffed and wiped at the tears streaming from her eyes. “It’s just not fair. Give folks my apologies and tell them to have a good time without me. There’s enough food for two wedding parties.”

“Don’t cry,” Simon whispered.

She did, more so now that he’d mentioned it.

“I’ll be back tomorrow, Mrs. Hopkins, to check on you.”

“Thank you, doctor.” She looked at Simon. “Now go join the party while I sleep.”

“I’m staying here with you.” He held up his hand when she opened her mouth to protest. “James, Katie, Cane and Annie are entertaining our guests. Like I said, in about a month you’ll be good as new and we’ll have another party.”

“Oh!” Janie gasped.

“What is it?”

“I’d hired Jerald Hagstrom from the apothecary who promised to take our wedding portrait!”

“He’s coming back when you’re well enough. Katie’s going to try and clean up your gown. If it’s irreparable then we’ll purchase you a new one. You’ll get your picture.”

Janie reached out and pressed her hands against the sides of Simon’s face, pulling him closer. She kissed him gently on the lips and his heart beat rapidly. How he wanted to return her kiss with all the pent up passion he felt for her but he restrained himself. She wasn’t well, and he had a lot to think about—including releasing her from their wedding vows.

He sat with her and held her hand until she fell asleep, which was only a few minutes, then he rearranged her covers and left her, quietly closing the door behind him. Downstairs, the crowd had thinned. Once people ate and socialized a bit, without the bride and groom, the party ended early. He found Cane and James at a back table, seemingly deep in conversation. When he arrived at their table they straightened up in their chairs, noticing him with matching wide grins.

Simon grew suspicious as he took a seat. “What’s with you two grinning like a couple of hyenas?”

“Just welcoming back the groom, that’s all,” James said.

“How’s Janie?” Cane asked.

“Do you believe she wanted to come down to the party?”

“Can’t say as I blame her. Don’t think I had much of a chance to congratulate the two of you.” Cane looked down. “You might want to go and change into another jacket.

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