Sonoran Star by Nancy J. Farrier

Author:Nancy J. Farrier
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2013-07-24T00:00:00+00:00

Twelve

Through the cool night air, Quinn could feel Kathleen’s hesitance. He knew she didn’t want to talk about her deception. She was putting up a barrier between them, and he intended to bring it down before the wall grew too high to breach. This woman was special. She cared so much for other people. He could picture her being the kind of daughter-in-law his mother would love. She had spunk, but she also had compassion and a strong faith. Even though he didn’t need the faith she believed in, he had no reservations about her clinging to her beliefs.

Moonlight peeked through the trees, bathing the ground with a golden glow. The night brought quiet to this part of Tucson that was rarely disturbed. Most of the action was closer to the downtown area where the businesses were. Quinn knew he couldn’t stay here long. He needed to check on the men and make sure they weren’t getting stirred up unnecessarily. Walking slowly, he tried to sort his thoughts before he began.

He cleared his throat, the sound loud and coarse in the darkness. Kathleen started. He patted her hand. “I want to know why you agree to do something with me, then back out. At the fandango, you ran off and left me dancing with Maria. Today, you promised to attend a picnic with me, something you’ve never done with anyone before. When I came to pick you up, you had Luisa ready to go.”

He could almost see Kathleen cringing at his words, but he refused to stop. “When I ask you to go somewhere with me, it’s you I want to spend time with—not anyone else. I believe you’ve enjoyed my company. Perhaps I’m wrong, though. Are you trying to say you don’t have feelings for me?”

Her head bowed as if she were mulling over her answer. Silence stretched between them as they strolled closer to the boardinghouse.

“I do enjoy your company.” Kathleen tugged on her hand, which he held fast. “No matter what I feel for you, this relationship can’t go anywhere other than with us as friends.” Quinn thought he caught a glimmer of tears in her eyes as she met his gaze for a moment.

“Why do you say that?”

“Because we have different convictions. I follow what the Bible teaches. God says I shouldn’t be yoked with an unbeliever.”

“So you’re saying I’m an unbeliever and not worthy of you? Isn’t that a harsh judgment on your part?”

Kathleen drew back as if she’d been struck. Her eyes widened. “I’m not the one passing judgment. I’m only repeating what you’ve said yourself.”

Knowing he had to step carefully to convince Kathleen of his sincerity, Quinn thought a long moment before he spoke. “I was raised to go to church. I’ve read the Bible and know who God is and what He expects of His children. I do believe in God, but I also believe in the goodness of His creation, mankind. I believe God put us here on earth, and what we do with our lives is up to us.

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