brides for brothers 15 - a randall hero by judy christenberry

Author:judy christenberry [christenberry, judy]
Language: fra
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2008-03-19T23:00:00+00:00

CECIL CALLED OUT in a loud voice. “Lucy? Where are you, Lucy? Come on out. I want to talk to you.”

Lucy saw John turn to him, pretending confusion. “Who are you talking to?”

“I’m talking to my wife. I want to see her.”

“She’s not here, whoever she is. This is the Randall ranch.”

Cecil looked angrier now. “I know that. But I found out you took in my wife. I want her back.”

“You’re mistaken.”

“We’ll find out. If she doesn’t come out, I’ll just shoot you.”

Behind Lucy at the window Camille drew a deep breath. Then she turned to run to Griff’s office.

Lucy heard Cecil cock his gun. She couldn’t wait for Camille’s return. She stepped out of the house.

“Here I am, Cecil,” Lucy said.

Cecil swung around.

“I was right. There you are. Come on. I’m ready to go.”

Lucy stood her ground. “I don’t want to go with you, Cecil.”

“You’re my wife. You don’t have a choice.”

“Yes, I do.”

She could see Cecil’s face harden—a look she remembered all too well. “Okay, here’s your choice. You come with me, or he dies.” He pointed the gun at John.

“No! That’s not fair. He’s got nothing to do with this.”

“Too bad. You’ve got until I count to three. One, two—”

“All right, I’m coming.” She started toward him, willing to sacrifice herself for John. And for Emma. She’d never let him know the baby existed.

John’s voice didn’t stop her. “I don’t think you should go with him.”

“I’m not risking your life.” Lucy hated Cecil, but this time she wasn’t going to stay with him. One way or another, she would get away. Or die trying.

She only hoped John would protect Emma.

“Get in the car,” Cecil said, keeping his gun on John.

After she got in, Cecil looked at her. “Maybe I should shoot him anyway. Why not?” He seemed to chuckle with evil glee.

“Because I’ll kill you in return, Cecil.”

His smug mirth died instantly. “What did you say?” Cecil asked, turning to look at her.

“I said if you take his life, your life will end shortly. I promise you that.”

“Well, well, well. What happened to meek little Lucy? Did she go away?”

“Yes, she did.” She raised her chin and looked at him defiantly. “Are you sure you want me back?”

“I’m sure. Okay, I won’t shoot your friend.” He opened the door on the driver’s side and got in the car.

When he backed out of the long driveway, John came after him, but he didn’t have a chance of catching them.

Lucy was only grateful that Cecil didn’t hurt John.

She sat quietly beside Cecil as he started back toward Kansas City, a long drive back to hell.

Before they’d gone far, he asked, “What happened? Did you lose the baby?”

She went along with him. “Didn’t you make sure of that?”

“I thought it was the best choice. Aren’t you glad you don’t have a crying kid around?”

“No, I’m not. I’ll always hate you for what you did.”

“And what about that cowboy?”

“What about him?”

“You like him?”

“More than I like you. But then that includes almost anyone I’ve ever met.

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