Tracie Peterson - [Land of Shining Water 01] by The Icecutters Daughter

Author:The Icecutters Daughter
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“I guess every other businessman here tonight will be just as green with envy that you work for Jorgenson Furniture and not for them.” He could see that his compliments made her uncomfortable, but Rurik hoped she would also know he greatly appreciated her and her beauty.

“I need to talk to Rurik about helping with the ice next week,” Tobe interjected. He looked toward Rurik and drew him aside slightly. “Pa was hoping you’d have some time to come out on Thursday. We need another hand.”

“I’d be glad to help. After all, it’s hard to pass up Miss Krause’s cooking,” Rurik replied with a little grin. “I’m sure I can get Granny Lassiter to look in on Uncle Carl. He’s doing much better right now.”

“Good. Pa got word from one of his buyers that they’d like to have double the regular order of ice. We’ll have plenty of help on Wednesday, but Thursday was looking lean.”

Rurik heard someone clear their voice and found Nils had rejoined them. “Svea said you were bringing her punch.”

“Yes, that’s right,” Rurik replied. He turned back to Tobe. “I’ll see you on Thursday. I must be about my duties.” His tone was less than enthusiastic, he knew. Nils eyed him with a rather critical look. He said nothing, but Rurik could sense his anger.

He ignored his friend and went to the table for Svea’s punch, knowing that if he stayed, he might well say something he’d regret. This evening he intended to have a long talk with Svea about her return home. It was the only reason he’d agreed to come to the party in the first place. They would sit and talk, and in public she would be less likely to make a scene. With any luck at all, Rurik would convince her that her child deserved to grow up with his or her rightful father.

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