Mail Order Becca (Brides 0f Sweet Creek Book 2) by Sarah Banks

Author:Sarah Banks [Banks, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sweet Creek Co., Novella Length Stories, Brides 0f Sweet Creek Series, Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Mail-Order Brides Series
Publisher: Sarah Banks
Published: 2018-07-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Alex’s eyes opened as he heard a rustling noise downstairs, and after listening for a moment, was on his feet instantly. He knew it was Casey but it wasn’t the usual noises of going out to the privy, getting a drink of water or tending to the fire. He didn’t know what she was up to but he was going to find out.

He quickly and quietly dressed, watching the outline of his wife in the moonlight as she slept, blissfully unaware of her surroundings. He slept better than he ever had the past two nights with her by his side and he was reluctant to leave her, even for a few minutes. He was halfway down the stairs by the time Casey had slipped outside.

His hand froze on the knob when he heard voices, Billy and Casey arguing softly just outside. Billy better not be involved in Casey sneaking out in the middle of the night or Alex would tan his hide. He fought his initial urge to throw open the door and demand to know what was going on. Instead he silently cracked it open to listen to their conversation.

“What are you doing?” Billy asked, his voice laced with suspicion.

“Nothing,” Casey answered defensively.

“Really?” Billy said sarcastically, his brow lifting as he looked pointedly at the bag she was carrying.

“It’s none of your business. Just leave me alone,” she whispered furiously, trying to step past him.

Billy stepped in front of her. “Running away? Cowards run,” he taunted her.

“Be quiet. You don’t know what you’re talking about,” she hissed. “Besides, why do you care anyway?”

Billy was quiet for a moment before answering, “I don’t really.” The statement rang false but he continued, “But I do care about my brother and my new sister-in-law and I know that what you’re planning to do is going to hurt them both and I can’t let you do that.”

“You’re wrong. They won’t care,” Casey insisted. “They’re sending me back anyway. What difference does it make if I leave now or tomorrow or next week?”

Billy shrugged. “If it doesn’t make a difference then tell them you’re leaving, don’t just run away in the middle of the night.”

Casey tried to sidestep him again and then huffed in frustration when he again blocked her.

“Billy please,” she pleaded. She swiped away a tear furiously.

Billy slowly shook his head. She pushed past him.

“I’ll tell,” he warned from behind her.

Casey turned around to look at him. “You wouldn’t.”

“Yes, I would. I’ll yell so loud that a neighbor might even hear. That’s pretty loud,” he added.

She took a step backwards, away from the house, toward the driveway watching Billy carefully.

Billy opened up his mouth to sound an alarm.

Alex stepped up behind Billy, clapping a hand over his mouth. Billy jumped underneath him, the beginnings of his holler muffled into a squeak.

Casey gasped when she saw Alex step out of the shadows. Alex kept his eyes on hers, dropping his hand from Billy’s mouth.

“Thanks Billy, I’ll take it from here. You head on back to the barn,” he told his brother.

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