Mail Order Bride: The Enchanted Bride by Emma Ashwood

Author:Emma Ashwood [Ashwood, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-09T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOUR

Trouble is Coming

“Watch out, trouble’s coming.”

“Huh?”

Anton Black pointed towards the yard. Austin turned and pushed his Stetson out of his eyes, sneezing as the dust went up his nose. He needed to see the doctor about that. He saw Agnes in the yard talking to Chris Morgan and he frowned at Anton.

“Don’t be mean, Anton. She is our sister.”

“Well, she is trouble.” His older brother nodded at Agnes as she smiled sweetly up at Chris. “Look at her. She’s making our boss trip over himself.”

It looked that way. Chris had been heading towards the barn at the far side of the yard moments before. He must have sprinted over to talk to Agnes. Austin noticed how awkward he was, despite trying so hard. It was amusing to see the big man suddenly so shy around the petite young woman. From the glint in her eyes, Agnes really did find Chris attractive. The fact he was pushing thirty didn’t faze her as much as she declared.

“Agnes knows what she’s doing.”

“I hope so.” Anton grunted as he mounted his horse. “We can’t afford to have our jobs in jeopardy because she messes about with the boss’s emotions.”

Austin glowered at him. Anton loved Agnes but he was one to put cold hard logic over feelings. Austin did wonder how Anton managed to make Perdita fall in love with him in the first place, being that they were complete opposites.

Maybe opposites really did attract.

“Hello, you two.”

Agnes was walking over. Chris had his eyes on her as she walked away, before he saw Austin and Anton looking at him. Then he hurried towards the barn. Agnes gave Austin a grin.

“I’ve brought you two something to eat. Bread with meat toppings and apples.”

“Thanks. You’re a lifesaver, Agnes.” Anton leaned over and relieved her of the food.

Agnes watched his horse trot off with him, and raised an eyebrow at Austin.

“I take it he wasn’t calling me that a moment ago.”

“Not really.” Austin took a bite of the apple. “He was actually calling you things that I wouldn’t be too impressed with.”

“As always.” Agnes grunted. She put her basket down and straightened up, brushing the flour off her hands onto her skirts. “By the way, I had lunch with Penny today. She’s looking a lot better.”

Penny. Austin always felt his pulse skip whenever he thought of her. Her smile was enough to stop him in his tracks. Beneath that cool exterior she had brought over from Philadelphia, Penny was actually warm and friendly. He enjoyed being around her and was pleased to see her blossoming in Eugene, where others would be flailing.

Coming out here had certainly been good for her.

“I’m glad.” He mumbled when he saw Agnes’s pointed look. “She seems to be enjoying her work.”

“Her parents never let her work, remember? I’m guessing mucking out the pigs would have been a dream.” Agnes smirked. “I must say, I approve of her, Austin.”

“What are you talking about?”

“She’s a pretty girl. Very pretty. Clever, quick-witted and tougher than she looks.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.