Mercy's Promise (The Promise Series Book 1) by Lynn Landes

Author:Lynn Landes [Landes, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Clean & Wholesome, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Love Inspired, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Blessings, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Suspenseful Fiction, The Promise Series, Family & Domestic Life, Infant Twins
Publisher: Landes Publishing
Published: 2018-11-13T05:00:00+00:00

“Lead the way, Miss Delaney,” Dayton teases after lunch is over.

“Delaney runs almost as fast as Starlight does,” Allen teases.

“Savannah, are you coming?” Anika pleads silently with her eyes.

“Of course, I wouldn’t miss Delaney showing off.”

Dayton walks ahead opening the door for the ladies and joins Allen on the walk to the barn. Anika turns twice to look for Glenn, only to have to hide her disappointment. Savannah nudges her, and she realizes Dayton was speaking to her.

“Have you been away from Virginia long? What is your family name?” Dayton asks as he slows down to walk beside her.

Anika wraps her arms around her midriff and looks at him. “I have. My Father was Thomas Bowden.”

“Thomas Bowden, the attorney general for Virginia?” Dayton asks stunned by the new revelation.

“You knew him?” Anika eyes him in shock.

“Of course. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Washington.” He also remembers a mention of his death in the newspaper. “I'm so sorry for your loss.” His voice holds true compassion, and Savannah wraps an arm around her shoulder in comfort.

“Thank you. We have good friends here, but I do miss home.”

“Perhaps you could visit sometime for a race, I mean all of you, of course,” he quickly corrects himself.

“Oh, I don’t know,”

Savannah interrupts her, “I don’t know if you know it or not Dayton, but our winters are intense. It makes travel almost impossible.”

“Of course, the races are not until spring,” he responds looking to Anika to answer.

“I should go check on Delaney,” Anika starts to say, but once again Savannah interrupts.

“I will go help her saddle up,” Savannah turns and leaves without waiting for a response.

Anika almost snaps at her but holds her tongue.

“Forgive me if I'm being to forward, Anika. I understand if you aren't interested in seeing a race.” He looks away, disappointed but understanding that it is an awkward position to be in. What doesn't make sense to him is why the Attorney General's daughter has to work as a nanny to survive.

“How did the daughter of the Attorney General end up as a nanny? Didn’t he leave you an inheritance?”

Anika stares at him in shock. “That’s none of your business, Dayton.”

“I'm sorry, I spoke too quickly. I was surprised, forgive me.”

Anika stares at him and avoids his hand when he reaches for her. He’s handsome, kind, well off, possibly attracted to her. It is only fair that she be honest with him. “Of course, Dayton. It’s a long story and to be honest, we were not speaking when they passed.”

“I see. I hope you don’t hold my big mouth against me and will consider coming to Virginia.”

“To be completely honest with you Dayton, I'm in no position for a suitor as I'm under contract for two years for this family. If they chose to come to see a race, I would love to visit.”

He smiles revealing a dimple in one cheek, and she is surprised to find that she likes him. “I guess I will just have to work extra hard to make sure you all come visit in the spring.

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