Mismatched in Texas (Deep in the Heart of Texas Book 2) by Janice Thompson

Author:Janice Thompson [Thompson, Janice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-02-24T05:00:00+00:00

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George stared in silence at the lovely young woman in the wagon. When she rose, he extended a hand and helped her down. She responded with a smile so genuine that it warmed his heart.

“Adeline.” He spoke the word softly, and it sounded like music as it slipped between his lips.

“Actually, I go by Adeline Rose,” she said with a girlish smile. “Rose is my middle name.”

“Adeline Rose, welcome to Poetry.” Her hand lingered in his as they gazed into the other’s eyes.

“For now, Adeline will do,” she said. “Until we know one another better.”

“Of course. Adeline, then.”

“George, I’m so happy to make your acquaintance at last.” Her long eyelashes batted, though he sensed she didn’t do it on purpose. “I’ve been so excited, I could scarcely think of anything else for days.”

“O–oh?” He found himself enraptured by her bright blue eyes and intricately styled hair. Truly, Adeline Rose was the most beautiful woman Belinda had brought to town thus far. And she was meant...for him?

In that moment, he very nearly lost control of his senses. For, while he considered himself a practical man, there was nothing practical about this kind of beauty. It defied the odds. It sent the mind reeling. It gave one hope to believe he could actually attain the unattainable.

“We—we are thrilled to have you in our fair town,” George managed. He attempted a smile but thought it felt a little cockeyed. What was it about this woman that made him nervous? Even his hands were shaking. Could it be that Belinda had been right all along? Perhaps he’d been so enraptured with what was right in front of him that he’d ignored the possibilities of something else coming along. Well, he would weigh his options over the upcoming days and weeks and ask the Lord’s opinion. Surely the circumstances would not be terribly painful, not with such an exquisite woman to consider.

Two exquisite women. He turned to Belinda, for the first time noticing the look of pain in her eyes. What had caused it? He offered a smile and she returned it, though her eyes still reflected something he couldn’t quite discern. Was she upset at him? Had he done something wrong? Surely not. He had played along with her plans and not complained a whit. Why would that bother her now?

“Can I get your bag, Adeline?” he asked, coming back to his senses.

When she nodded, he reached for her things and carried them across the street and into the hotel. Once inside the lobby, Belinda turned to Adeline, her voice quite businesslike as she spoke. “Be careful not to speak to strangers, Adeline.”

“O–oh?”

“Yes. I don’t believe I’ve mentioned it before, but there is an insane asylum in Terrell, just six miles away.” Belinda spoke with an all-too-serious look on her face. “I often wonder if we are at risk, living so close.”

“Oh my.” Adeline began to fan herself.

George looked at Belinda, curious about both her demeanor and the direction the conversation was heading. He

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