Sanctuary by Alene Adele Roy

Author:Alene Adele Roy [Roy, Alene Adele]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781477208717
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2012-08-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Of course, Rachael really wished to spend more time with Dr. John Davis before his next departure. She stayed seated, finding him intriguing, a gentleman, sincere, and even more. Words couldn’t explain her feelings for him. Could she possibly go to Velvet Villa Village, take care of Lily, and spend time with her sister, as well, she wondered? The trip seemed repetitive, since she had already been there recently when Wren and Swan arrived unexpectedly, to take her and Phoebe shopping.

Yes, she could. Her mind was made up. So, as the baby pointed to Crane’s finger puppet, entertained, Rachael decided to ask what her sister wished to do. “Phoebe, would you like to go to the market again?” Her sister’s answer would most likely dictate the plans.

“Really, Rachael, I’d rather stay here, if you don’t mind. There’s so much to see and do at Magnolia Gardens. Besides, I wish to explore Black Woods to look for the castle. I overheard someone mention it in Market On The Main, while Swan and I were pricing a tie for Wren.”

“Then, I shall stay, as well,” Rachael announced, loud enough that her employer heard her decision. After all, their last carriage ride had been quite eventful, enough for two rides. Besides, Phoebe made her wonder just exactly where the Black Woods castle was. Rachael hadn’t heard of it. “No one has even mentioned a castle to me,” she whispered to Phoebe.

“Monty, perhaps you’ll accompany me. You’re staying the night, aren’t you?” John was asking his friend. But before Monty could answer, John turned to Rachael. “By the way, I found your handbag, Miss Hathaway.”

A blush brushed her cheeks, for she knew very well that he had brought it to her in his room. Perhaps she had left it there while concentrating on his transferring her wedding dress to her room. “Oh, thank you very much. I appreciate that. I’ll see you later to get it.”

“I was planning to leave for home and let Buddy be your buddy for a day or two, but I don’t relish traveling in this storm. So, I’ll stay the night and go with you in the morning, John.” Monty liked the idea, with a chance to learn what John’s intentions were toward Rachael. If he had none, then it would be clear sailing - Monty’s turn to act. He knew that, and he would propose again, convincing her this time, perhaps.

Yet, their host had some plans of his own. “Miss Hathaway, I shall be stopping by the Hoovers home tomorrow. Emma had something to discuss with me about the upcoming first edition of the new newspaper,” John announced with a grin, thinking that his comment might move her to join him.

It did. “Oh, I forgot all about the newspaper. Perhaps I should go and help her with it awhile, with your approval, of course.” Rachael suddenly felt overwhelmed. Had she taken on too much by offering to work on it, she wondered? Still, his announcement intrigued her,

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