Luke's Chance by Kathleen Ball

Author:Kathleen Ball [Ball, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-02T18:30:00+00:00

Luke heard her but didn’t know what to say. He stared at the countryside. Swallowing hard, he wondered what to tell her. He couldn’t tell her he knew David was dead, because he’d helped bury him. There was no way the man was David. His head began to ache, and he closed his eyes. He had a sinking feeling it was really David. Meg knew what he looked like. If he hadn’t helped to bury David, then who?

He wanted to throw up. The most likely person was the girl who was in the grave he thought they’d buried David in. He never checked to see who he was burying. His father was the key. Maybe David left after he found the body and used him to help him get rid of the evidence.

“Where is David staying?” He gazed at her pretty profile wishing he hadn’t brought all this on her.

“With us, of course. I can’t wait until you see him. I’m so excited. I bet Timbers doesn’t keep him long. He might be home before dinner.” She turned and smiled. “You don’t look so good.”

“I guess being at the police station didn’t agree with me.”

“Of, course.” She turned into the drive and parked near the house. “If you want to take a nap, it’s fine with me.”

Nodding he gave her a small smile. His heart ached. He loved her, but he couldn’t have her. Not now, not ever.

They got out of the truck and walked to the house. Meg grabbed his hand and held on to it. It felt so right, but he knew it to be wrong. “A nap sounds good, I’m beat.”

“Sure, you go on. I’ll figure out what’s for dinner.”

The concern in her voice crushed him. He didn’t deserve her. Without a word, he went to his room and closed the door. He took a deep breath and stood in front of the window. The only thing he knew for certain was he wasn’t the killer. If he came clean, they’d blame the whole of it on him, and he’d never see the light of day again.

The door opened, but he didn’t turn around. He heard her walk toward him. She snaked her arm around his waist and pressed herself against his back. “I believe in you, Luke.” Her voice was low and husky.

His body reacted to her nearness, and a shudder went through him. Turning, he crushed her to him, holding her tight. He let go and cupped her face in his hands. Her blue eyes held promises of a future, and he told himself to walk away but he couldn’t. “I love you with everything inside me.”

Her eyes teared. “I love you too, Luke. Now is the time for us to lean on each other. Please don’t push me away.”

He knew he’d go to the devil, but he couldn’t help it. He lowered his head and claimed her mouth.

Her cherry lips were so soft under his, and he groaned. Maybe he should stop, but maybe this was all he’d ever have.

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