Reining In Trouble (Winding Road Redemption Book 1) by Tyler Anne Snell

Author:Tyler Anne Snell [Snell, Tyler Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Law Enforcement, Romantic Suspense, Thrillers & Suspense, Mystery & Intrigue, Violence & Crime Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, Dangerous & Deadly, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Clean & Wholesome, Suspenseful Fiction, Winding Road Redemption Series, Cowboy & Western Romance, childhood torments
Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue; Original Edition
Published: 2019-06-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

The mesmerizing glow of the lights twinkling overhead had been doused by an overwhelming darkness. The music cut off so quickly there wasn’t even a whimper. The partygoers all quieted for one lost and lonely moment. Fear exploded in Nina’s chest. Her breath caught. She clung to Caleb’s shirt.

There she had been, for the first time, sharing a moment with someone and having the desire to share back. Nina had seen the pain and sorrow in Caleb’s eyes as he recalled what Molly had referred to as the famous Nash triplet abduction. She believed he was genuine in what he said. Nina didn’t understand why he was sharing but found herself entranced by the vulnerability behind his blue, blue eyes. It was like she was being pulled deeper into them. Closer to the man until she felt the heat of his body against hers.

He had cast a spell on her with his honesty.

And Nina was going to return the favor.

That’s when the power cut off.

“It’s probably the breaker,” someone called into the darkness. “This place hasn’t been used in years.”

“I’m closest to the door. I can go check on it.” Nina felt the rumble of Caleb’s words through her hands against his chest. A small flash of shame went through her at how tightly her fingers had burrowed into his shirt. He pressed his hands over hers. When he spoke again it was directed to the partygoers. “If you have cell phones, pull them out and use the flashlights.”

Caleb pulled her hands away but kept one in his own. “Let’s go,” he said, voice low so she knew he was addressing her.

“Thank you for not leaving me,” she whispered, meaning it with all of her being. Shame or no shame, she was terrified of the dark.

They moved slowly as the partygoers started to talk. Small beams of light sprang up on either side of them. Nina wished she had her phone. She’d left it back at the Retreat, trying to embrace the party and its social side with more enthusiasm. She wondered if Caleb had left his phone behind, too. It wasn’t like he’d miss a work-related piece of information. The sheriff had been eating pie in the same room last she’d seen him. Not to mention his partner was a few feet away.

Caleb directed them off the makeshift dance floor and past the few chairs that they’d set up earlier that day. Nina’s foot caught something. She stumbled. Her hand slipped out of his as she tried to steady herself.

“You okay?”

“Yeah, I just tripped over something.” She swung her hand back out until it connected with his. His grip was tighter. She doubted that would help if her clumsy feet decided to take her out again.

They moved around whatever had blocked her way. She could feel his impatience. Not that she blamed him. The darkness was impossibly thick. The only things she could see were the slightly illuminated faces of those who had their phones out. They were far enough away that their light did very little to help guide them.

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