Lost Christmas Memories by Dana Mentink

Author:Dana Mentink [Mentink, Dana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers
Published: 2018-10-11T04:00:00+00:00

FOURTEEN

Shannon and Jack arrived just after midnight, right after Barrett and Owen finished their check and reported in. Keegan thought Shannon looked tired from her emergency room duties, but she was as efficient as ever, hugging Keegan and shaking Tracy’s hand. She cheerfully but assertively pushed Stew’s objections aside and examined his ankle in spite of his protests.

“I’m going to surmise it’s not broken, but that’s just a shot in the dark. An X-ray would be the most prudent course of action, but I’m used to stubborn cowboy types refusing proper medical attention.” That earned her a smile from both Stew and Jack.

Stew straightened on the sofa and puffed up a bit. “Messed myself up a lot worse wrangling sheep in my time.”

“I’m sure you have. Stay off of it and do an ice regimen for the next few days.” She offered him a pair of crutches and handed Tracy a supply of reusable ice packs.

Shannon stifled a yawn.

Tracy grasped her arm. “Thank you, for coming all this way. I know you must be exhausted with your residency and the wedding plans and such.”

Shannon flipped back her curtain of dark hair. “Oh, I can never get enough time with Jack, so I was happy to drive up here to your place.” She paused and spoke softly. “I understand you had a head injury among other things. Any headaches? Blurred vision?”

“Just some mild headaches. Nothing serious.”

“Memories coming back?”

“Snippets is all, in no particular order.” Tracy huffed out a breath. “So frustrating.”

“Brains heal slowly.” Shannon patted her arm. “All you can do is be patient.”

Not easy when the bad guys are circling like wolves, Keegan thought.

She looked at Keegan. “How about you, tough guy? Shoulder healing okay?”

Keegan flexed like a bodybuilder. “You may call me the Iron Cowboy.”

They all laughed, Shannon loudest of all. “Right. I’ll try to remember that.”

Jack looped an arm around her. “Gotta get this doc home for some sleep. She’s got a dress fitting and then it’s back to the hospital until just before the wedding.” He kissed the side of her cheek and suddenly the in-charge doctor was a giggling little girl again, pressing her cheek to Jack’s.

Keegan’s eyes drifted to Tracy and he thought again that she was possibly the most beautiful woman he’d ever met. Physically pretty, yes, but something about her calm spirit, her ability to be both quiet and courageous at the same time, also drew him to her. He wanted her close, not for the fun and adventures he usually enjoyed with other women, but because of the way his spirit eased when she was next to him. She brought him joy, but joy did not last as long as the pain of betrayal. Keegan knew he wasn’t cut from good partner material, and he didn’t want to break Tracy’s heart.

But still the longing remained inside him, reverberating low and sonorous like rolling thunder.

He realized he was staring, shook away the cloudy thoughts and walked Shannon and Jack to the door.

“Ready for Cyclone?” Jack asked.

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