Meant for Each Other by Rebecca Winters

Author:Rebecca Winters [Winters, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, General, Romance
ISBN: 9780373032280
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1992-09-01T14:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

KATHRYN WAS UP with the sun and took it upon her self to prepare a breakfast of bacon and pancakes for any early risers. It was no small feat, since she had to remove all the damp tarps protecting their stores from the rain the night before.

Except for a few puffy clouds, the sun shone brightly this morning; everything would be dry by noon. As she'd hoped, John emerged from his tent first. He was exactly the person she needed to carry out her plan.

After making a sound that must have meant good morning, he sat down at the picnic table. "How did you know I was dreaming about pancakes dripping in huckleberries?"

"Because they've been your favorite since you were old enough to smear them all over your high chair," she teased.

He helped himself to half a dozen. "Do me a favor and never tell that story in the presence of company.'' Kathryn chuckled. "I promise." She brought the bacon and orange juice to the table and sat down next to him. "What's on the agenda today?" She needed to elicit information from him without arousing suspicion. "I'm embarrassed to admit I was so tired last night, I fell asleep before dinner."

"After we ate, everyone went to bed, but I heard Dad say he and Mom are going to laze around the camp all day and do absolutely nothing.''

Kathryn started eating her pancakes. "If that's the case, why don't we wake up Laurel and the three of us can go waterskiing while the lake's still calm? Afterward I'll treat you to late lunch over at the lodge on Coulter Bay.''

"Sounds good to me. What about Wade?" he asked with his mouth full of juicy huckleberries.

Striving for a steady voice, she said, "Oh, he's not all that keen on skiing. He'd rather fish from his kayak. If we leave, it'll give your folks a chance to be alone together.''

John nodded. "Shall I get her up?"

"No. I'll do it. You finish eating."

Laurel loved the idea. Within half an hour, the three of them had taken off in the boat, leaving a note, carefully secured by a rock, on the picnic table. If Wade was awake and heard their activity in the camp, he didn't come out of his tent to investigate. Neither did Alice or Clyde.

For the first time in three days, Kathryn was able to relax and play and fully enjoy the company of niece and nephew. It reminded her of times at the beach, when there had been no Wade to disturb her thoughts.

After they'd ordered their lunch in the dining room of the lodge, Kathryn slipped out to the reception desk and made several phone calls. With that accomplished, she joined her niece and nephew for roast beef sandwiches.

At around three that afternoon, Kathryn suggested they fill the gas tank and return to camp in case Alice and Clyde wanted to use the boat. On their way back, Laurel drove past the point to see if Wade had caught any trout for their dinner.

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