The Seduction of Shamus O'Rourke by Walters N. J

Author:Walters, N. J. [Walters, N. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2010-07-15T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Shamus held the door open for her and she stepped into the shop. This was her first real foray into town since her arrival in Jamesville. Yes, she’d visited the diner and the grocery store her first day here, as well as her lawyer, but this was different. Now, folks knew who she was.

She had no idea what to expect from people, but she squared her shoulders. She wiped her sweaty palms against her dark brown, corduroy pants as she glanced around. Shamus had told her this was the best place in town to get paint and supplies.

“You okay?”

She knew she’d been acting strange since they’d cleaned up and left the house. Shamus had suggested the trip into town after they’d had their coffee and cheesecake, and she’d unpacked all the china they’d found in the attic. She would have been content to stay at home, but Cyndi was smart enough to know she had to do this eventually.

She’d questioned his assertion that he wanted to go with her, reminding him of the problems he’d face if he were associated with her. He’d gotten a stubborn look on his face and told her to get cleaned up.

She’d known he had an iron will, but this was the first time she’d really seen it in action. No, that wasn’t really true, she thought. He’d exhibited his strength of will from the very first moment she’d met him when he insisted on changing her tire. Usually, he laughed and went about doing whatever it was he felt needed doing. Cyndi had a feeling that most folks didn’t even realize they’d been steamrolled because he did it in such a good-natured way.

She thought about pleading a headache and going on another day, but she had a feeling that he’d know what she was up to. The last thing she wanted to do was hurt him. She was damned if she did and damned if she didn’t. Being seen with her would hurt his reputation, but if she didn’t allow him to go with her, she sensed it would hurt him even more deeply.

The man occupying her thoughts was now staring at her with concern. “I’m fine,” she hurriedly reassured him. He didn’t look totally convinced, but he left the subject alone, for which she was grateful.

“This way.” He led her toward the back of the store and the colorful display of paint chips.

She searched the aisles as she followed him, pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of merchandise available. She was ticking through a mental list of what she needed versus what seemed to be available here. Today was all about paint, but she could barely contain the excitement flaring inside. She was itching to get on with the renovations.

“Afternoon, Shamus. What can I do for you today?” The booming male voice came from the right. Cyndi turned to find a rather large man with a handlebar mustache and a bald head bearing down on them.

“Afternoon, Barton. I’m looking for paint today.

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