The Temptation of Dr. Colton by Karen Whiddon

Author:Karen Whiddon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-07-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

As MW had suspected it might be, the family get-together for dinner was sort of an organized chaos. Though Greta had gone home to Oklahoma City and wasn’t in attendance, Ryan drove out for the meal. At MW’s side, Eric had muttered that this was no doubt because his brother wanted a front-row seat to Eric’s impending inquisition.

Despite her own nervousness, this statement made MW laugh.

Eric’s father, Big J, had taken one look at him and pulled him in for a tight and quick hug, after which he’d headed toward the sideboard where he’d poured himself a three-fingered glass of scotch.

Eric shot her a quick look and mouthed, “Some things never change.”

But when Big J offered to pour Eric a glass, judging from his surprised look, she guessed some things actually did.

As family members arrived, everyone talked at once, alternating between hugging MW and staring at her. She met Big J and Eric’s half brother, Daniel, a handsome man who resembled Eric, but also appeared to be part Native American. “I’m a quarter Cherokee,” he explained, almost as if he’d read her mind.

Though she knew she’d have trouble remembering the names, she met Eric’s younger brother Brett, who was the spitting image of Eric and his other brother Jack.

Brett’s fiancée, Hannah, a lovely woman with jet-black hair, smiled. Her curvy body showed off her pregnancy. MW tried not to stare, but when Hannah caught her looking, her smile only widened. “It’s okay,” she said, winking. “I seem to get larger by leaps and bounds.”

MW nodded, not sure how to respond. One thing she could say for Eric’s family, they were friendly. Each and every one of them, man or woman, pulled her close in a hug. Though she couldn’t say for sure since her memory still hadn’t returned, she thought she might not be used to this kind of greeting. Maybe not, but she found she liked it.

After the adults had finished, Seth ran right up to her and gave her yet another enthusiastic hug, which melted her heart.

Jack’s wife, Tracy, a delicate, blond-haired woman with a calm sort of grace, introduced herself. “Don’t worry,” she said, correctly gauging MW’s trepidation. “They’re nice. You get used to them.”

Again MW found herself laughing. “I’m trying to relax. I just hope no one asks me any questions I can’t answer.”

For a moment confusion registered in Tracy’s pale blue eyes. Then she nodded. “That’s right. You have no memory of your past, do you?”

“I’m afraid not.”

Seth tugged on his stepmother’s arm. “I’m hungry,” he announced, his clear and childish voice carrying to every corner of the room. “When are we going to eat?”

“I’m sure it will be soon,” Tracy soothed, smoothing his hair with a loving gesture.

Just then, Edith rang the small dinner bell to indicate it was time. Relief flooding her, MW looked for Eric. To her relief, he crossed the room to her side and took her arm. “Are you okay?” he murmured.

She nodded yes.

As the family filed into the dining room, each and every person smiled reassuringly at MW, as if to empathize with her.

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