When the Storm Breaks by Bonnie Leon

Author:Bonnie Leon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC014000, FIC026000
ISBN: 9781441239419
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

After an exciting two-day stay in Brisbane, Daniel, Rebecca, Callie, and the baby prepared to travel north to the cottage on the coast. There’d been no mention of Marshal. Daniel and Rebecca both knew it would be necessary to meet with him, but neither was willing to allow the obligation to ruin their holiday.

Daniel handed Callie and then Rebecca up into a surrey. Rebecca held Audry against her chest. Daniel took the front seat. “I’ve had a grand time of it. Now we’re off to the coast.”

“It’s been lovely,” Rebecca said, moving Audry to her shoulder. “Brisbane is a charming city. And last night’s concert was as good as any I’ve attended, even those in Boston.”

“We’ll come back, eh?”

“Yes. Soon.” Rebecca was silent a moment, then she asked, “Do you intend to see Mr. Marshal?”

“Yes. But not until after we’ve had a few days at the beach.” Daniel lifted the reins and whisked them across the horses’ backsides. The animals set off at a brisk pace, and Brisbane soon fell away.

“It’s beautiful here,” Rebecca said, her eyes wandering over the lush forest pressing in around them. “But I can’t help but think we ought to speak with Mr. Marshal as soon as possible and not wait.”

“I want a couple of days to give what I’m going to say some thought. To clear my mind a bit.”

“I suppose that’s wise,” Rebecca said, then turned quiet.

Several silent minutes passed, and then Callie said, “It’s roight nice, ’ere, but I like ta see all ’round. Can’t see for nothin’.”

“I rather fancy the coast,” Daniel said, the tranquillity of his surroundings soothing his worries.

Broad-leafed plants hugged the trunks of cedar and eucalyptus trees, whose limbs served as perches for countless birds. The variety of colors and voices offered an untamed symphony to passersby. The foliage parted, and an aqua sea with white sand beaches spread out below. Sunlight glinted off a quiet bay.

Rebecca sucked in a breath. “Oh, it’s beautiful! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so picturesque. Even my favorite spot overlooking the Massachusetts Bay wasn’t this lovely.” She leaned forward and rested her hand on Daniel’s arm. “Thank you for bringing me.”

“Wait until you see the cottage and the shoreline where we’ll be staying. It’s grand.”

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