Tracie Peterson - [Land of Shining Water 02] by The Quarryman's Bride

Author:The Quarryman's Bride
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

A young boy came running full speed, halting just short of the screen. “Hello! Who are you?”

“I’m Emmalyne,” she replied, beaming a smile at him. “Who are you?”

“I’m Gunnar, an’ I’m four,” he told her, his little blond head bobbing from side to side.

“Gunnar, who are you talking to?” Morna came to the door with another blond-haired boy on her hip. “Emmalyne! Oh, bless my soul.” She opened the door and extended her free arm to hug Emmalyne close. “I can scarce believe you’re here.”

“I’m sorry it’s taken so long.” Emmalyne relished the embrace. This woman had been like a second mother to her, and they had shared a great many things in the past. Even now, it felt as if those eleven years of separation had simply vanished.

“Come in, child. Come in and tell me about your family.” She released her hold as the baby began to protest. Morna laughed. “This is Lethan, and he doesn’t hesitate to let his will be known.”

Emmalyne laughed. “I am pleased to meet you handsome boys.”

“Where do you come from?” Gunnar asked.

Morna led the way into the sitting room. “She comes from just down the road, Gunnar. Now, why don’t you play with your brother while Emmalyne and I have a wee visit.”

“I wanna visit, too,” Gunnar said, coming to Emmalyne’s side. “What’s in the basket?”

“I brought you some jam and fresh rolls. Maybe your grandmother will let you have some.”

Gunnar looked to Morna in expectation. “Can I?”

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