Under Christmas Stars by Alissa Callen

Author:Alissa Callen [Callen, Alissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781489297167
Publisher: Mira
Published: 2019-08-29T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

‘So how does it feel to break the Woodlea grapevine?’ Cressy asked from across the Inglewood kitchen table as her knitting needles clicked.

Freya stopped crocheting. ‘I think the grapevine’s much like the internet. It’s impossible to break.’

Cressy raised her eyebrows. Like Fliss, she had expressive hazel eyes and dark hair. But unlike her older sister, she had fair skin and she’d missed the height gene. This morning the no-frills cowgirl wore her usual jeans, boots and blue work shirt. But today she also wore her engagement ring and the diamond glittered whenever her hand moved. After the tragedy of losing Brett and Sarah, locals were looking forward to autumn when the bell in the historic Woodlea stone church would ring out in celebration.

‘Is that all everyone’s really talking about today?’

‘Sorry, it is. Drew being seen kissing you has caused quite a stir. Everyone’s been holding their breath waiting to see who’d crack that workaholic bachelor shell of his. I’m surprised Edna hasn’t been over to find out what’s going on.’

‘I must admit I was expecting her to call. But so far there’s been nothing.’

Freya concentrated on crocheting her red star. At the rate she was going she’d never have a finished example for her next Christmas craft class. If it wasn’t thoughts of how perfect it felt to be moulded against Drew distracting her, it was her guilt at sabotaging his anonymity. The last thing Drew needed, especially at this time of year, was extra attention and scrutiny.

Cressy spoke softly. ‘Of course, Fliss and I always knew it would be you.’

The cool air-conditioned air had no hope of stripping the heat from Freya’s face. ‘Has it been that obvious, at least from my side, that I’ve been drawn to him from the beginning?’

‘No, not at all. We knew from Drew. We’ve known him all our lives. When he mentioned your name twice, and then invited you to stay, we hoped you’d be the one.’

‘I’m not so sure I’ve cracked that hard shell of his. We had a moment … but that’s all it can be for now. This is his first Christmas without Brett and Sarah and harvest’s still on.’

Cressy slipped the delicate white star from her knitting needle before looking at Freya. ‘That moment you had shouldn’t be underestimated. You’ve done what no one else has been able to do. You’ve reached him.’

Freya sighed. ‘Time will tell.’

The regret in his dark eyes after the car horn had blared remained with her. It didn’t matter that his touch had communicated that the kiss had meant something to him too. She still wasn’t sure he’d let her in at all.

‘It will.’ Cressy glanced at her engagement ring and smiled. ‘And when it does, it’s more than worth the wait.’

Freya smiled too. Cressy had filled her in on the demons Denham had to fight before he and the cowgirl could finally be together.

Cressy held up the knitted white star. ‘This pattern’s a success and won’t be too hard for the knitters you have coming.

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