Shut Out by Cathryn Fox
Author:Cathryn Fox [Fox, Cathryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cathryn fox
16
Alysha
I wake up early, the beeping sound of a plow backing up pulling me from my slumber. I check the other side of the bed to find it empty, then my gaze goes to my phone. Iâve yet to message Dad back, and Iâd better do it soon, otherwise I wouldnât put it past him to fly here and drag me home. Maybe I should go home. Ryan is right. I canât run away forever. Maybe I should go back home and deal with things like an adult. I realize Christmas is in five days and I probably should be with my family.
But the simple fact of the matter is, I donât want to go home, and it might have more to do with loving it here than avoiding Linc. I canât even imagine what my parents would think of this sleepy farm town, and no way would they understand the beauty, peace and sense of community I feel here. Maybe Dad should come collect me. Maybe he should see that the life of a socialite, a life without dance, a life with a man I donât think I love, would smother the light inside me.
Ryan though, he nurtures that light, brings it to the surface and encourages me to let it shine. God, am I getting in too deep with him after only a couple days? Iâm smart enough to know better. My heart however, sometimes itâs not so smart. I push to my feet and snatch up Ryanâs sweatshirt and tug it on. I walk to the window and spot Ryan in the tractor, clearing the snow that had fallen last night. He spots me and waves and my heart wobbles.
I take in the big man in the tractor, the ease at which he drives it and my damn ovaries squeeze tight. What is it about a man working heavy equipment that I find so appealing? Chatter from downstairs reaches my ears and thatâs when I realize how late it is. My God, the sex and fresh air are wearing me out. I never sleep until noon.
What kind of guest am I?
I tug on my clothes, finger comb my hair and hurry downstairs to find everyone getting ready for their day.
âGood morning, Alysha,â Patricia says as I come into the kitchen. She walks up to the coffee pot and pours me a cup. âDid you sleep well?â
âI canât believe how long I slept.â I give her an apologetic smile.
âDonât you worry about a thing. Youâre a guest and you can sleep as long as you want.â
My phone pings again, and Patricia smiles at me. âThe girls and I are headed to the shelter to drop off some scarves and mitts. Did you want to come with us?â
âYes, sure. I should probably check with Ryan. Iâm not sure if he had anything planned.â
âHe told me he had to run into town, some broken fence boards out back need to be replaced.â An odd sense of disappointment rolls through me.
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