Saved by a Christmas Angel by Karen Malley

Author:Karen Malley [Malley, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Holiday Fiction, inspirational fiction, Clean and Wholesome, Religion and Spirituality, Christian fiction, Christmas romance, Inspirational Romance
ISBN: 9781522399001
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2021-10-29T00:00:00+00:00

7

Lauren sat on the edge of her bed and stretched her arms over her head. What an amazing sleep, even after an unexpected nap the previous evening. She smiled at the memory of opening her eyes to find Justin gazing down at her. Warmth slid through her at the memory. She was on dangerous ground. His smile was disarming, and the way he gazed into her eyes melted something inside her. She needed to be more careful. She couldn’t be involved with someone who had no interest in God.

She washed and dressed and headed to the kitchen to put on some coffee. If Justin wasn’t awake, she didn’t want to disturb him. There was enough time for a cup of coffee before skiing into town for the early service.

A note lay on the kitchen table next to Justin’s phone. She picked it up and read:

Lauren,

Thanks for a wonderful day yesterday. If you don’t mind, would you please send a message to my sister, Sarah? You’ll find her in my contacts. Please tell her I’m not being a jerk and ignoring her, and please tell her I’ll text her when I am able.

Sorry to ask more of you, but I don’t want her to worry. Thanks for your help.

Justin

Lauren pocketed his phone, downed her coffee, and bundled up for the trip. She skied into town and found nearly all the roads were plowed. All except the road up into the mountains leading into her cabin community. In spite of her better judgment, her spirits lifted. Justin wouldn’t leave yet. Was it wise, to spend more time with a man who was merely there because he was trapped?

The church, while small, was warm and cozy, and the peaceful memories of attending this church with her grandparents filled Lauren’s soul. In two days, she’d be back for the Christmas Eve service. She listened to the pastor, lifted her voice in song with the other residents who’d made the trek, and prayed, thanking God for the blessings in her life.

After church, she crossed the street to the café, ordered a blueberry muffin and coffee, and typed the password to Justin’s phone. Sure enough, there was another missed call from Sarah, and some angry texts from Jessica. She started writing a text to Sarah, but realized it wasn’t a simple explanation why he didn’t return her call. It was easier to call her.

“Justin? It’s about time you called back.”

“Hi, Sarah. My name is Lauren, and I have a message for you from Justin.”

“Why can’t he call me himself?”

“It’s a long story. He’s fine, but Friday night he was in a car accident.”

A gasp sounded on the other end of the phone. “And now he can’t talk? Oh, my goodness! What hospital are you calling from?”

“He’s not in the hospital. Please, give me a minute to explain.”

“Um, OK. Who did you say this was again? Are you his doctor?”

“I’m Lauren, and I’m a nurse, but, well, let me explain.”

“Sorry, yes. Please go on,” Sarah said.

“Justin came up to the mountains to visit his friend Eric at his cabin.

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