Western Dilemma by Janelle Daniels

Author:Janelle Daniels [Daniels, Janelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dream Cache Publishing
Published: 2019-04-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Everett knew if he was going to convince Emery to let him court her, he had to be persuasive.

And that meant he had to be near her. He respected her mind, and he knew it would be working overtime to convince her that being around him was a bad idea.

So instead of giving her space, he decided to remind her of how it felt to be around each other. She had promised to not avoid him.

Clutching a fistful of wildflowers, he knocked on the door to her house, the one she shared with the other women he and the rest of the Copper Kings had helped bring to town.

Footsteps sounded on the other side of the door, and a moment later, it opened. The woman in front of him looked smooth and polished, like the ones he’d associated with back East. “Good afternoon,” he said, tipping his hat.

“Hello.” She looked at him with crystal-blue eyes and propped the door slightly open. “How can I help you?”

He took off his hat. “I’m stopping by to visit with Miss Kane. Is she home?”

Her eyebrows shot up. “May I ask who is calling?”

“Mr. Everett.”

“I’ll see if she’s available. Would you like to come in?”

“No. I’ll wait outside. That way if she wants to throw me out, I’m already there.” He winked.

His charm didn’t affect her. She only raised an eyebrow before returning into the house.

Emery had talked about the other women she lived with, and he guessed that was Hannah Pierce. It would take a strong man to crack that shell.

A few moments later, Emery stepped out of the house. “Everett? What are you doing here?”

He bowed gallantly and handed her the bouquet. Bemused, she accepted it. “What are these for?”

“I was thinking of you.”

She looked at him suspiciously. “What are you up to?”

He held up his hands. “Exactly as I said. You have a choice to make, but I’ll try to convince you to say yes.”

“You’re not going to drop this are you?” She shook her head. “I should’ve known. You’re stubborn.”

“I like to think that’s one of my virtues.” It was then he saw she carried her bag. “Are you going somewhere?”

“I am. You caught me right before I could leave for the clinic.”

“Then let me escort you.”

“I’m taking the wagon.”

As if that would deter him. “I can tether my horse to the cart and drive you.” She looked like she was about to argue again. “Please?”

She looked at him then, and he knew he’d won. “All right. But only because you’re heading back to town anyway.”

“That’s true.” But he knew she still could have refused and sent him on his way. He was grateful to spend more time with her.

He reached for her bag. “Allow me.”

She looked down at his hand with confusion, as if she hadn’t expected him to do such a thing. But she didn’t refuse. “Thank you,” she said, handing him the bag.

He offered his arm, and she took it tentatively.

He relished the feel of her next to him.

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