Sojourn with a Stranger by Keta Diablo

Author:Keta Diablo
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Keta Diablo
Published: 2014-08-06T05:00:00+00:00

Lowering her cold body into the tub a short time later, the obvious clues nudged Raine's brain, the Bible verses, Baby's sudden appearance on her pillow, and the deceased ancestor named Lyman.

With sponge and soap in hand, she concentrated on her bath, aware Derek expected her in his bedchamber soon. She was going to be sick. Here. Now. What would Grandfather think once he discovered she had agreed to carry a child and abandon it?

She had posted the letter to him, omitting a return address. In truth, the gift had no doubt provided him with enough details already.

Rising from the tub, she dismissed the sick feeling in her belly and walked to the wardrobe, wishing she had a festive dress for the holiday. With a sigh, she plucked the green and cream calico print from the hook and slipped it over her head. She brushed her hair into a high sheen and secured the thick plait at her nape with a green ribbon. After a pinch to her cheeks, she donned the black satin shoes Crete delivered to her room that morning.

"Mister Derek wants you to have them," she'd said. "They belonged to Mistress Cinda." The woman had placed her hands on her hips. "There's no sense turning up your nose, you need them."

After a final look in the mirror, Raine rushed down the stairs and headed for the kitchen.

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