Sound of Fear by Marta Perry

Author:Marta Perry
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: 2017-11-23T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

AMANDA STUDIED TREY’S face when the men came back into the kitchen. “Well, did you find anything?”

“Nothing that would tell us who was there, but enough to convince us someone did it deliberately. Right, Amos?”

Amos gave a reluctant nod. “Yah, that’s so. Someone moved the bales and then most likely pushed them over.”

Sarah was drying her hands over and over again on a tea towel. “It’s hard to believe people can be so evil. Why would someone do such a wicked thing?”

Obviously this was very far outside Sarah’s normal world, and Amanda couldn’t help feeling guilty that she’d brought this trouble to their home.

“For gain, most likely,” Amos said. “Some folks will do almost anything for money. We can’t pretend there’s not evil in the world.”

“It seems to me that the best thing would be for me to find another place to stay.” It was the least Amanda felt she could offer. “I’ll...”

“No.” Amos and Sarah spoke simultaneously and then looked at one another and smiled.

“You belong here,” Sarah said firmly. “We are agreed. If there is trouble, we’ll face it together. In fact, I think you should move into the farmhouse. The girls can move in together. They don’t mind a bit.”

“No.” Now it was her turn to dismiss the idea. “Thank you. I appreciate the offer, but I love staying in the cottage. All my things are there, and I’m settled. Besides, I have Barney. He won’t let anyone near me.”

“Tonight you’re going to have me, as well.” Trey sounded determined. “I’ll sleep on the sofa. You shouldn’t be alone after the pummeling you took in any event.”

“I can do it,” Sarah offered.

Trey shook his head. “I’m doing it.”

Somewhat to Amanda’s surprise, Sarah didn’t argue. Maybe she knew it would be useless.

“I’ll take up a pillow and bedding later. And we’ll bring supper for both of you.”

“Sounds good,” Trey said. “I’ll have to go to the office for a bit and get a few things, but I’ll be back by suppertime. You’ll look after her until then?”

“Will you stop talking about me as if I’m not here?” Amanda said, her voice tart. “I’m capable of looking after myself.”

“Not today.” Sarah could be just as firm. “You might not realize it yet, but you had a shock. And probably plenty of bruising. You need to rest and let us baby you for now.”

An argument would be futile, she realized. Maybe the best thing was to remove herself for the moment. “You might be right about the resting. I think I’ll go back to the cottage and curl up with a book.”

“I can carry you, Cousin Amanda,” Isaac said, giving her a big grin.

“Thanks, Isaac, but I can walk.” Cousin. The word jolted her. It seemed the whole family was determined to adopt her, whether she wanted it or not.

She got up slowly, not giving herself a chance to wobble in front of them. “I’ll take it slow.”

Trey put a supportive arm around her. “I’ll see you there and turn you over to Barney.

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