A Path Less Traveled by Cathy Bryant

Author:Cathy Bryant [Cathy Bryant]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780984431120
Amazon: B0048EK14O
Barnesnoble: B0048EK14O
Goodreads: 9559268
Publisher: WordVessel Press
Published: 2010-10-20T13:00:00+00:00

“Me?” She sounded surprised.

He picked up a nearby acorn and flicked it at her. It hit her arm and bounced to the blanket. “Yes, you. It’s good to see you smile. And I think your enjoyment of the day means more to Bo than you realize.”

“How so?”

He licked his mouth and tossed the chicken bone toward the creek for the critters to enjoy. “For a while there, I was afraid you might let your work take precedence over Bo.”

“I have to support my son.”

How could he warn her of the danger without revealing too much? “I know, but he’s already lost his father. He doesn’t need to lose you, too.”

Trish grew pensive. After several tense moments, she finally spoke. “You have no idea how hard it is to be mother, father, and sole breadwinner.”

“You’re right. I don’t.” He met her direct gaze. “But trust me when I say I know how Little Bo feels.” He’d lived through it, and still had the scars to prove it. The two situations might look different from the outside, but the results were the same. A very confused little boy.

Again she was silent, but her eyes perused his face until the scrutiny unnerved him and made him glance away. She pelted him with an acorn to garner his attention, a teasing smile at play on her lips. “Payback. Tell me about your childhood.”

Andy scooped up the acorn she’d thrown, but this time hurled it toward the creek. “Not much to tell.”

“Well, you had one, didn’t you?”

“I guess.” Why was she pushing him?

“Tell me about your family.”

“Maybe some other time.”

Her expression took on hurt. She frowned, then rose to her feet and meandered to the creek.

He pressed his lips together. There was no way to explain his background. She came from a good family—well-respected members of the community—the same kind of people who looked down on people like him. Telling her would only lead to trouble.

Andy stood, picked up the lunch leftovers, and sauntered back to his horse. His cell phone vibrated in his pocket. “Hey, Matt.”

“Hi, bro. You might wanna sit down.”

His heart thudded. “Why?”

“I just got word that Lester Hathcock passed away from a massive heart attack.”

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