Rescuing Rita: A SANCTUM Novel by Pepper North

Author:Pepper North [North, Pepper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: With A Wink Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-10-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Wearing a pair of those soft, stretchy leggings and a beautiful jade-colored t-shirt that matched them perfectly, Rita squealed as Bart lifted her into the truck. It was a short walk to the barn, but Bart didn’t want Rita to exert herself for several days to allow her brain to rest. It was easier to drive to see the new calf.

The door was open when they got there. Bart helped Rita from the truck and took her hand to lead her inside. Rita missed the large, stuffed zebra that Bart had convinced her to leave at home, so it didn’t get dirty in the barn. One person was already at the railing of the enclosure. A young woman turned as they walked in.

“Come see!” a slender brunette invited before turning back to look at the calves. “They’re so cute!” She didn’t react to Rita’s physical appearance in any way. The young woman just welcomed her like they were fast friends.

Rita hung back as Bart led her to the fence. She didn’t know why she felt shy. It was different to relax and let her Little side out when they were alone. She guessed she was afraid to have others make fun of her.

When Rita was just a few steps away, the brunette turned and walked forward to hug her. The stranger heeded Bart’s quick warning to be careful with Rita, and her arms were gentle and loving as they wrapped around her.

Leaning back, the smiling brunette whispered, “I’m sorry you’ve been hurt. I’m Priscilla. You’re safe here.”

“I’m Rita,” she answered, unable to resist the friendliness of the other woman.

“Hi, Rita. Come see the newest calf and his new sister,” Priscilla invited, stepping back to take Rita’s hand and pull her gently to the railings. “Isn’t he cute? Daddy went to get some milk for us to feed them. I can’t wait.”

Looking at the spindly legs holding up the wobbly calf, Rita had to smile. He was simply adorable. Each time his adoptive mom licked his head, the calf teetered on the brink of falling over. But he was stubborn and stood his ground.

Any self-conscious thought in her mind melted away as her heart melted for the cute baby animal. Bart was right. They didn’t care about silly things. Besides, bras were really uncomfortable sometimes.

A tall, dark-haired man joined the group. He was carrying two large bottles filled with a milky substance. “Sugar, you have a new friend,” he said, warmly as Priscilla ran to meet him with a hug.

“This is Rita. We have to be careful with her. She’s been hurt,” Priscilla shared before excitedly rushing on. “Can we feed the calves, Daddy?”

Mitch’s eyes met Bart’s over the women’s heads. At the latter’s nod, he knew all the information he needed. “Hi, Rita. I’m sorry you’re injured. I think you’ll find SANCTUM is the best place to heal. Would you like to feed the calves with my Little girl, Priscilla?”

Rita’s eyes flew back and forth between Priscilla and Mitch. They were so upfront about their relationship.

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