Selina & Wyatt (Colorado Matchmaker Book 5) by Annie Boone

Author:Annie Boone [Boone, Annie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Colorado Matchmaker Series, Susannah Jessup Matchmaker, Mail-Order Bride
Publisher: Sweet River Publishing
Published: 2018-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Sundays were wonderful days in the Jessup household and the main event was the service at church. She’d never been there before, but she knew what it was. She’d longed to go, but knew she’d never be allowed as long as she lived with Aunt Mary and Uncle James.

The pastor at the Rocky Ridge church read from the Bible. It was a passage she knew because her cousin, Ben, had shared this one with her. It lifted her heart, and she suddenly felt blessed to be here. There was a family Bible in the sitting room in the Jessup house and she read that one every day.

When she’d unpacked her few belongings out of the bag Aunt Mary packed for her, the Bible was not there. She was disappointed to lose it, but she was also thankful she had a new place to live and a Bible was available to her. There was nothing like the energy and spirit she felt when she was in the House of God. And besides, Wyatt Thomas was there.

He started to join them at their bench on Sundays, and Susannah suggested Selina invite him over to lunch afterwards. He was quiet, but he began to tell her more about himself. It turned out he was a bright man who had read much, gone far, and done a great deal with his life already.

Sometimes she didn’t have the energy for a stroll so they’d sit on the porch out in the sun, but Selina tried to save her strength so they could at least walk around the barn. With the sun warm on her face and Wyatt beside her, she was happy enjoying their conversations and even the silence.

He made her feel safe though she couldn’t put her finger on why. The man was respectful and careful, all the while never doubting her strength or resolve. Selina had noticed how he avoided some topics of his own as well as never asking about her occasional limp or the fading marks on her skin.

All Wyatt ever had to give was a quick smile and friendship she clung to. She prayed he would continue to remind her men could be good. If so, that would be enough. And that’s why she wanted to tell him. Selina wished Wyatt knew how much good he was doing, the courage he was restoring in her. But if she told him, then he would know everything.

He wouldn’t see her the same, not if he knew the truth. To open her heart after all the pain and tragedy she had faced, Selina would just be asking for trouble.

“Are you all right?”

“Hmm?” Selina jumped at his touch, Wyatt’s fingers brushed lightly against her elbow. “Oh, I’m sorry. I was daydreaming, I suppose. What did you say?”

Though his eyes were dark, they held not a single hint of malice or anger. If anything, only merriment. Wyatt ran a hand through his long hair and smiled. “Just wondering what’s on your mind. I know my stories aren’t great, but I didn’t know I was boring you.

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