When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Stormy GlennUnknown

Author:Stormy GlennUnknown [GlennUnknown, Stormy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Asa

Asa hurried into the stable and down the wide corridor to the stall where Lachlan was babysitting the new mother and her foal. He knew he needed to get out and search for Brennan, and he would, but he wanted to check in with Lachlan first.

He couldn't believe Brennan was missing. His heart totally went out to Kapheri. He'd be devastated if anything happened to Lachlan, which was another reason he wanted to set eyes on the man. He needed to reassure himself that his love was safe.

"Lachlan?' he called out as he got closer to the stall.

"Yeah?” Lachlan appeared in the doorway. "What's up?"

Asa blew out a breath before speaking. "Brennan is missing."

Lachlan frowned. "Did he get lost?"

"No, we think he was taken. Kapheri found his necklace in the driveway. It looks like he was on his way out to us, but he never made it. John and Da are organizing a search with some of Mr. Keegan's men."

Lachlan glanced back into the stall.

"No, it's fine." Asa knew Lachlan was still worried about the mare. "You stay with her. We have enough people searching. I just wanted to let you know what was going on."

And to see for himself that Lachlan was okay.

"Keep your phone handy," Asa said. "If you hear anything, let one of us know."

"Yeah, you, too."

Asa stepped closer and then brought his hand up to brush along the side of Lachlan's face. "Don't go missing, yeah?"

Lachlan smiled as he covered Asa’s hand, pressing it against his skin. "You know me, babe. I'm too ornery to go missing."

Asa certainly hoped so.

Lachlan leaned and pressed their lips together. It wasn't a kiss of passion. Asa knew the difference. This one was more of a "be safe and take care of yourself" type of kiss.

It broke Asa's heart that they even had to consider that one of them wouldn't be safe. It was like being involved with Billy's idiot brother all over again, or any of the other idiots they had dealt with over the years.

"I'll be back."

Lachlan’s smile wobbled. "I'll be waiting for you."

Asa knew Lachlan wanted to go with him and protect his back, but he also wanted to keep watch over the new mother and her baby. He took a lot of pride in the care he gave the animals back on the ranch. Asa saw no reason he wouldn't do the same thing here, even if it wasn't his animal.

Asa forced himself to turn away and walk back down the corridor toward the exit. He knew if he continued to stand there, he wouldn't leave. The quicker they found Brennan, the quicker he could be back at Lachlan's side.

The small group of men was starting to pair up when he reached them. Asa walked over to Da. "I just let Lachlan know what was going on. He's going to stay with the mare. Who am I paired with?"

Da waved his hand to a couple guys standing there, one older looking and one younger. "Go introduce yourself and then start searching.

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