A Penny Shines (Cutter's Creek Book 5) by Kari Trumbo

Author:Kari Trumbo [Trumbo, Kari]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Lord, temptation is a living, breathing thing and I need your help! Josiah had never been so aware in his life of why society was so adamant about keeping men and women apart, or at least not alone together until they were sanctified. The forest, with all the shadows and noises made him jumpy, but she’d grimaced and shifted with every sound. He’d have to get them off this horse soon or he’d be tempted to hold her even closer. That would never do.

They came to the cabin clearing and Josiah reined in the horse. Penny leaned forward to look back at him, but he pulled her back close to his chest.

“Don’t move. I don’t know yet if anyone is out here. We’re going to dismount and walk around the clearing as quietly as possible. Rocks Peak isn’t much further beyond. Understand?”

She nodded. He climbed down and then reached up and lifted her off his horse. He held onto her waist a moment longer than he needed. She looked up at him and he thought for a moment that she leaned into him. Woman, you know not what you do!

He put his arm out for her to hold, leading both her and the horse around the clearing. She was silent and it impressed him that she could move so lightly on her feet in the dark. He almost heard no sound at all. When they reached the far side of the clearing, he led her deeper into the forest. Then he stopped. Turning her toward him, he pulled her chin up gently to look at him.

“I don’t know if I can handle any more of that saddle tonight. Do you want to ride or walk the rest of the way? It is about two miles.”

He could not see the look on her face, but the chill of her skin worried him. It was too cool to be out riding this long. This late in October, they were lucky not to have a little snow yet, especially in the foothills. She shook slightly and he pulled her close, wrapping her in his arms.

“Walk with me. It will warm you up a little.” Josiah held her close to his side as they walked through the dark forest. After a time, the small town of Rocks Peak came into view and he breathed a little easier. “The house we are going to is on the other side of town,” he whispered. “They are leaving a lamp on for us.”

He led her quietly through the town and to the small house. Lord, please help Penny know what to do. Heal Cori and help her find happiness and freedom in her new home. She and Moses have waited a long time for the freedom they seek. Amen.

“Penny, I need to you just trust me. These are people that I just met tonight, and they are staying with Mable’s cousin Ned. They have no one except you to help them.”

Penny looked up at him with those luminous eyes.

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