Lily's Plight by Dianna Crawford

Author:Dianna Crawford [LAITY, SALLY]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-62029-662-2
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2013-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Mortified beyond words, Lily stepped away from John and almost tripped over her fallen musket, compounding her embarrassment. Quickly she snatched it up. How could she have taken such gross advantage of him by turning his welcoming kiss into one of her deep passion for him!

And to think Rose’s husband had witnessed her disgraceful conduct! She felt her face redden.

“Lily! You’re alive!” Matt hopped down from his horse, the presence of the lad adding even more misery. He had to have seen it all as well. But he threw his arms around her with the same fervor his father had done. “Nobody said it, but we were all afraid you was dead.” He gave her a smacking kiss on her cheek. “We been prayin’ our heads off that we’d find you safe. Right, Pa?”

“Yes, Son. We sure have.” John’s words came from right behind her as he stepped close again.

“Enough chit-chat.” Nate cleared his throat. “I still want an answer. What’s been goin’ on betwixt the two of ya?”

John rested a hand softly on her shoulder. “There is nothing going on, and no fault to be found in this wonderful lass. She’s never been anything but pure and true. I was just so glad to find her, to know the Indians hadn’t dragged her off to …” His face heated, and he lowered his gaze to the ground.

The dear man was defending her, taking the blame for her inexcusable actions. Mustering her courage, Lily raised her gaze to her brother-in-law. “If there’s any blame here, Nate, it is rightfully mine. I was so overwhelmed and thrilled to be rescued, I’m afraid I lost all sense of decorum. I assure you, I shall not thrust myself on poor John in that fashion again.”

Rose’s husband looked from her to John and back and broke into a grin. He spread his arms. “Then come here an’ give this ol’ hunter a hug. I been mighty worried about ya myself.”

Vastly relieved he was willing to overlook her indiscretion, Lily gladly accepted his welcoming embrace. Then he held her away a bit and regarded her. “Ya come mighty close to getting caught by them Delaware, ya know.”

She nodded. “Three times. There were two groups of them. When I thought I was safe from the ones who took the horses, another bunch ran past. Thank God they never noticed my tracks. I truly believe the Lord blinded their eyes, because they crossed right over my footprints without stopping to search for me. And then to stumble upon John …”

Having remained behind her, John put an arm around her again and drew her close. “Well, you’re safe now. We’ll have you home in a couple hours.”

Her expression flattened. “You mean I’m still two hours away? By horseback? I thought once I finally reached the creek I wouldn’t have far to go.”

A gentle smile curved his lips. “The Swatara starts turning more to the north up this way. Makes it a longer hike.”

With a resigned nod, Lily looked at Matthew and smiled.

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