The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter

Author:Denise Hunter
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2011-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

22

The next Saturday Shay and Olivia accompanied Travis into town for supplies.

When they reached town, Olivia saw a schoolmate headed into the Tin Roof. Travis gave her money for a milk shake, and she scampered off to the diner. Travis needed some things from Timberline Hardware, so Shay went to visit with Miss Lucy at the Doll House. The store was busy with tourists popping in every few minutes, but she was glad to see business going well for her elderly friend.

After leaving the shop, Shay stopped at Mocha Moose and chewed the fat with Tina and a few other neighbors. The smell of brewed coffee tickled her senses, and the loud espresso machine whirred to life every few seconds as tourists and locals placed orders.

Figuring Travis must be about finished, Shay made her way out the door and onto the boarded walk. She began to realize how foolish she’d been to order a to-go cup as she tried to juggle the crutches and the coffee. Thank God the truck was close. The coffee sloshed through the lid, and she felt the hot liquid through her jeans.

“Howdy, Shay.” Beau stepped out of the Hair Barn, replacing his hat. “Let me get that for you.”

She was wary after their run-in at church, but her armpit was killing her, and she was going to lose half her coffee getting to the truck.

“Thanks.” She handed over the cup. “Don’t know what I was thinking, getting coffee. I’m headed that way.” She nodded her chin toward the truck, parked diagonally in front of the hardware store.

“Glad I ran into you,” he said. “I owe you an apology for Sunday.” Sincerity shone in his brown eyes, and the chagrined smile he wore reminded her why she liked him.

“That’s all right—this was sudden. I can see why you’re confused.”

They’d reached the truck, and he passed her to get the passenger door.

“Well, anyhow, I do wish you the best, you know. You’re a great gal. McCoy’s a lucky man.”

As she navigated the curb, Shay’s crutch caught on something. She’d already begun her swing forward, and her weight was on a crutch that had found no hold. Her arms buckled.

“Shay!” Beau reached out, but not in time to stop her fall.

She landed awkwardly on her rear end between the vehicles.

A dazed second later she felt the damage. Her backside would have a heck of a bruise, but her foot wasn’t banged up. There was no pain radiating up her leg. She pulled her palms off the ground to dust away the bits of gravel and opened her mouth to assure Beau she was fine.

But just then a body flew past. A rush of air smacked her face as Travis grabbed Beau by the shirt and shoved him into the side of the truck. The coffee went flying.

“What’d you do, Meyers?” Travis slacked his hold long enough to allow another shove into the cab. “What’s wrong, can’t take on a man? Get your thrills outta—”

“Stop, Travis!” Shay tried to stand but couldn’t find a hold.

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