Precarious Summer by Lyn Cote

Author:Lyn Cote
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: clean romance, clean contemporary romance, wholesome romance, romance mystery books, romance mystery, Christian suspense
Publisher: Lyn Cote
Published: 2020-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

AUDRA LOOKED INTO CARTER’S eyes. She didn’t want to let on how she still shook inside because of her uncle’s rude behavior. She remembered her mother’s recent caution, “Please be careful, Audra. The sheriff seems like a good man, but you have Evie to consider.” As if I didn’t know that. As if I haven’t put Evie first since I left college and came to Winfield.

Had her mother forgotten that she was the one who’d wanted Audra to go away to a maternity home, have Evie, and give her up for adoption? Audra’s irritation mounted.

Suddenly, the desire to throw herself into Carter’s protective arms rocked her. Instead she made herself sit down and rest her elbows on her knees, hiding her face in both hands. She tried to think of some topic to discuss, something that would conceal her reaction to Carter. She didn’t want to think or talk about her uncle or her mother or Brent or the fires. She glanced up at Carter and then away. She spoke the first sentence that came to mind. “Where do you think Chad got the liquor?”

Carter shrugged. “I wouldn’t put it past his dad to give him a bottle. He’ll try anything to get Chad back in some way.”

“Why?” she asked, remembering how firm Carter’s chest had been when he’d held her that evening at the wayside. She’d felt so protected. “Doyle obviously doesn’t love Chad.”

Carter’s mouth flattened. “I think it’s more about Doyle’s pride. Chad’s his kid, you see.”

She tried to focus on his words, but it was the sound of his voice that hushed over her like a soft lake breeze. The nape of her neck tingled. Here, alone with Carter, her defenses were melting. Trying to hold his effect on her at bay, she let slip out, “My uncle...I told you—he troubles me.”

“He’s beginning to get to me.”

“But he couldn’t be setting the fires.” She covered her eyes, concealing how near she was to reaching for Carter. “I mean, what would he have against Tom?”

“Tom’s my stepfather.”

She inhaled sharply. “I know. But...” She rose abruptly. Restlessness wouldn’t let her sit here any longer. If they didn’t leave now, she’d embarrass both of them by throwing herself at Carter. “Let’s not ruin Evie’s special night. Let’s go back and take her through the different games and buy her some cotton candy.”

Unable to stop herself, she held her hand out to him. Rising, he took it. His touch set her heartbeat on high speed. Her lips tingled, recalling his kiss. Would he kiss her tonight? I shouldn’t want to kiss him. But she’d never wanted another man’s kiss as much she wanted Carter’s.

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