Raven Falls by Jill Sanders

Author:Jill Sanders [Sanders, Jill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781945100246
Publisher: Grayton Press

Chapter Sixteen

It’s no time to play chess when the house is on fire. ~ Italian Proverb

Cade watched Blue race around the yard, sniffing and peeing on practically every blade of grass. He turned when he heard a car drive up his driveway, then smiled when he noticed it was Raven.

He walked around to the side of his house where his driveway was and stood on his porch as she climbed out of her car. Instantly, he could tell something was bothering her.

How was it that he had changed his mind so much about the woman in such a short time? Only two months ago, he’d been angry, hurt, and bitter every time he’d heard her name. Now, when he thought of her, his body jumped to attention for completely different reasons.

“Evening,” he said smoothly as she stopped at the base of the porch stairs, looking up at him.

“Evening,” she said with a slight smile as she shaded the sun from her eyes.

“What brings you around?”

She glanced over when Blue raced around the house. When he noticed the mud on his paws, he tried to stop him from racing to her and jumping on her, but by the time he reached them, it was too late. Blue had left two perfectly muddy paw prints on her clean skirt.

Still, Raven was laughing and hugging the muddy dog as Blue rained kisses over her face.

“Blue,” he scolded, “down.”

“He’s fine,” Raven said, chuckling. “He’s just what I needed right now.” She glanced up at him. “I just got back from your uncle’s office. I’ve officially filed a report about the embezzling.”

“You did?” he asked as she stood up.

Cade snapped his fingers, sending Blue to the front porch.

“I did.” Raven smiled.

“I guess that earned you a beer.”

“I agree the occasion totally calls for one.” She followed him into the house.

He grabbed two cold beers from the fridge, then motioned towards the back door. “Want to sit outside?”

“I’d like that.” She took her beer from him.

“Sorry, I don’t have any fancy cheese or finger foods.”

She shrugged and replied. “I grabbed dinner at the diner before coming over here.”

They sat out on the porch as Blue started racing around the yard once again.

“Does he ever get tired?” Raven asked with a chuckle after taking a sip of her beer.

He smiled. “I was thinking of getting him a friend. When he visits my uncle’s house, he loves playing with his three-year-old golden retriever, Al.”

“Al?” She chuckled.

“It’s short for Al,” he joked as he glanced over at her.

She laughed and then her smile slipped slightly.

“Your uncle thinks this is going to cause a stir around town.” She glanced down at her beer.

“It probably will. After all, it’s big news when the mayor stubs his toe,” he joked, then he sighed. “Do you think you’re up for it?” he asked, suddenly concerned.

She glanced over at him and her chin rose slightly. “I am.” She took another sip.

“Rumors can be hard to outrun.” He glanced off over the yard as he remembered hearing all of the rumors about Raven over the years.

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