Thirteen Chances by Cindy Miles

Author:Cindy Miles [Miles, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Paranormal, Romance
ISBN: 9781101144893
Google: x80RD_5gKoIC
Amazon: 0451227824
Publisher: Signet
Published: 2009-08-31T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Emma followed Ellie Conwyk through the massive oak double doors and into the main part of the castle, Jason close on her heels. It was the great hall, he had informed her. Wow.

She could certainly see why.

Dark wooden open rafters crisscrossed the ceiling from one end of the mammoth room to the other. Old-fashioned sconces decorated the walls in no apparent pattern—just wherever light was needed, she supposed. A massive fireplace, taking up almost the entire far wall, was ablaze with a nice, toasty fire. Two huge, black wrought-iron chandeliers hung from the ceiling on opposite ends. A sweeping staircase led upstairs. And hanging here and there on the stone walls were enormous tapestries, each depicting medieval battle scenes.

All in all, it was the most impressive place she’d ever encountered.

Except, of course, the Arrick ruins. She felt particular about that place.

“Well,” said a smiling Ellie, who’d patiently allowed her to gander. “Welcome to Grimm.” She winked. “Don’t let the name fool you, though. This place is magical.”

Emma had little difficulty believing it. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” she said. “Thank you again for inviting me.”

“Are you kidding? As long as I’ve known Christian, he’s never brought a girl over,” she said, giggling. “You’re the first. Isn’t that right, Jason?”

He grinned down at her. “Indeed, lady. You are the first, and I must say I’m vastly glad ’tis you.”

That, too, was something to consider.

The wrapped bundle hanging from the carrier on Ellie’s chest wiggled and grunted, and she pulled back the pink blanket to reveal a head covered in downy brown hair. Ellie stroked the baby’s cheek. “Oh, sleepyhead is finally waking up—you want to follow me upstairs? It’s changing time. Jason can see you to your room. Then I’ll meet you there.” She smiled. “Show you around a bit.”

“Sure.” Emma smiled wistfully at the little girl. Her poochy lips sucked an imaginary bottle, and her wide blue-green eyes seemed to stare right at her. “She’s so sweet,” she said.

Ellie laughed. “Wait until you hear her lungs. Fabulous lungs,” she said. “So, Christian tells us you’re a photographer?”

Emma nodded as she climbed the stairs beside Ellie. “I am. I mostly do weddings,” she said. “But after arriving in Wales, I’ve decided landscapes are fast becoming a favorite.”

Ellie grinned at her. “It’s gorgeous here, isn’t it? America is beautiful, of course, but there’s just something special about this place. Don’t you think?”

“Absolutely.” They reached the second-story landing and Ellie turned to her.

“Jason will take you the rest of the way up. I’ll go change little Miss Stinky Pants here and then take you on a Grimm tour.” Ellie smiled. “See ya in a few.”

“Okay,” Emma said.

“Right this way,” said Jason, close to her ear. “You’re on the fourth level.”

Emma followed Jason, who continued to glance down at her and grin. Such an infectious personality, she couldn’t ignore it if she tried. She smiled back. “Are you always this cheerful?”

Jason wagged his auburn brows. “Of course. What man wouldn’t be, walking with a beautiful maid as yourself?” He nodded.

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