Love Inspired June 2017 Box Set 1 of 2 by Patricia Davids Carolyne Aarsen & Jessica Keller

Author:Patricia Davids, Carolyne Aarsen & Jessica Keller
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488018473
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Published: 2017-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

“Not the best weather for riding,” Cord said as he helped Morgan saddle up the last horse.

Morgan squinted up at the low-hanging clouds scudding across the sky. “As long as it’s not raining, we should be okay.”

“I think it’s a great idea that you and Nathan go out riding together,” Cord said, yanking on the cinch strap to tighten it. “It’s a good way to spend some time with him. I’m not so sure it’s a good idea to take Tabitha along.”

Morgan glanced over his shoulder.

Tabitha had Nathan astride Bronco, a bay gelding, and was leading him around the corral, giving him a chance to get used to the horse. Cord had insisted that she was bombproof and Morgan believed him, but he was still thankful for Tabitha’s help.

“Nathan wouldn’t come unless she came along too.”

Morgan read disapproval in his brother’s shrug. He understood Cord’s concerns, and while he felt stuck between pleasing his son and guarding his heart, pleasing his son was winning out.

Trouble was, the wall around his heart was slowly wearing away the more time he and Tabitha spent together.

“Look, I know you don’t like her—”

“I like her fine. She’s a great girl.” Cord leaned one arm against the horse, looking past him to where Tabitha was leading Nathan around on the horse. “She’s not been quiet about how glad she’ll be to leave this place, so I wouldn’t count on changing her mind. I also see how connected Nathan is to her. So I guess I’m just saying, be careful. Again.”

“Thanks for the advice,” Morgan said. “And I’m trying to be careful. Again. I’m a big boy.” He held Cord’s warning gaze a beat longer to reinforce the point. While he knew Cord was only being a big brother, he also knew Tabitha better than he did. And somehow, in the past few days, he sensed there was more to their breakup than she was telling him.

“Look at me—I’m riding,” Nathan called out, happier than Morgan had seen him in a while.

“Lookin’ good, buddy,” Morgan called out, turning his attention back to his son.

“He seems happy,” Cord said. “Taking him out on the horse will be good for him.” Then he handed Morgan the reins of the horse he’d just saddled and Morgan led it over to where the horse Tabitha would be riding stood ready. “So, you’re good to go.” He grinned up at Nathan astride his horse. “Looking good, cowboy,” Cord said.

“I’m not a real cowboy. I’m not allowed to steer the horse myself,” Nathan complained.

“You will eventually.” Cord checked his stirrups, then took the rope of Nathan’s horse from Tabitha. “Why don’t you mount up? I’ll bring Nathan over to Morgan.”

Tabitha did so but Morgan saw how she avoided looking at him. As if she also sensed his brother’s disapproval of her.

She mounted up in one fluid motion, making it look graceful and easy.

Morgan got on, Cord handed him the halter rope of Nathan’s horse and they were ready.

“I’ll get the gate,” Cord said.

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