Let It Snow by Sherry Lewis

Author:Sherry Lewis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-06-07T04:00:00+00:00

RICK’S IRRITATION hadn’t lessened by the time he reached his own place. He pulled up in front of the house and climbed out of the truck. Wind lifted bits of old snow from the ground and flung them against the truck and into his face. High overhead, it whistled through the trees, accentuating the hush of the night.

Shivering, Rick readjusted his Broncos cap and started toward the house. He stomped his feet on the welcome mat and put the key into the lock, but before he could open the door Lynette called out from the inky shadows.

“Rick?”

He pivoted toward the sound and searched for her. “Yes?”

She materialized in front of the toolshed. The wind teased her dark hair away from her face, and in the dark she looked more like Jocelyn than ever. “Do you have a minute?”

He forced away the vivid memory and nodded reluctantly. He didn’t want to talk to Lynette, especially not now. But he couldn’t refuse. He wouldn’t know how to explain. “Sure,” he said, hoping he didn’t sound unwilling. “Let’s go inside where it’s warm.”

Lynette climbed the porch and looked at him with Jocelyn’s eyes, and Rick imagined she could see through him as easily as Jocelyn had. Shoving aside that thought, he opened the door and followed her inside. He tugged off his coat and hung it up, then held out a hand for Lynette’s jacket. “What’s up?”

She handed it to him, but she didn’t speak right away. She walked slowly into the living room and waited for him to join her there. “Ryan and Anne aren’t coming for Christmas.”

Relief mingled with apprehension inside him. He didn’t want more company, but he hoped neither of them had taken ill. “Why not?”

“I don’t know. I called tonight to make sure everything was all set, and Ryan said they’d changed their minds.”

“At least nothing’s wrong.”

“Something is wrong. It must be. Why else would he change his mind?”

“Maybe they’d rather spend the holidays alone.” It seemed kinder than suggesting Anne had talked Ryan into staying home. But Rick knew Anne had never been overly fond of Ryan’s eldest sister.

Lynette scowled at him. “Don’t be silly. Family’s what Christmas is all about.”

“Well, yes, but—”

“Maybe you should talk to him. He might be more honest with you.”

Rick hesitated for an instant before answering. He’d always liked Ryan, and he didn’t want to pressure him. “I don’t think—”

“Please?” Lynette interrupted. “He’ll tell you what he won’t tell me.”

“Can’t Tom call him?”

She rolled her eyes and let out a heavy sigh. “I’ve already asked him to. He won’t do it. He says that even if Ryan is lying, he has his reasons.”

Rick agreed silently. “Then, what makes you think he’ll tell me anything?”

“He’s always liked you.”

“He’s always liked Tom, too.”

Her eyes clouded, and she looked as if she might start crying. “You won’t do it?”

Rick shrugged. “I just don’t know if it’s a good idea for me to call.”

“You’re the only one who can,” Lynette insisted. “If something is wrong, I want to know.

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