Built of Strength by Jemi Fraser

Author:Jemi Fraser
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Just Jemi Books
Published: 2022-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

Rumor Mill

Aisling felt like an idiot. What kind of carpenter got stuck under a pile of lumber?

As a woman in a man’s field, she’d learned to be tough in all kinds of ways. She’d learned to suck up all kinds of mistakes and bumps. But no one was letting her be tough, and she wasn’t sure whether to laugh or scream.

Graham had carried her out of the sawmill, despite her protests. She could have insisted, but the terrified look in his eyes held her back. Although they were early in their relationship, Aisling knew this accident had triggered memories of the death of his former fiancée.

Now, he was driving the golf cart back to the lodge. Aisling reached over and squeezed his arm, trying to let him know she understood why he was overreacting. Everyone had fluttered around until she’d agreed to ride back. They needed to bring the cart to the lodge, anyway.

They’d put all of Bella’s bags in the back of the cart, but Bella had insisted on walking along with Sam and the two clients.

Mortification burned Aisling’s cheeks. It was like a parade for the klutz.

When Tansy appeared on the trail ahead with Spike and Jetson, her embarrassment was complete.

Graham stopped so Tansy could hug her. “Sam says you’re okay. Are you sure?”

“Just a few bumps. I’m good. I promise.” And if she spoke through gritted teeth, she at least tried to be gracious. They’d checked her scalp at the mill. The gash that had caused all the blood was a few inches long, but it wasn’t deep enough to require stitches.

Tansy gave her an understanding smile. “Good to hear. But you’re off dinner duty for the night. Take advantage.”

The comment helped lighten the mood. Then Tansy squealed and hugged Bella.

The two women kept up a running conversation for the last bit of the trek.

By the time they reached the lodge, Aisling was ready to go hide in her room for a bit. Too many people. Too much hovering.

She wasn’t used to any of that. Her dad had never hovered, but she’d never had a serious injury. Still hadn’t.

Boy, she missed him. He would have loved this place, these people.

When Graham pulled up to the lodge steps, she gripped his arm. “I can walk. If you try to pick me up, I’m going to prove I can kick your ass.”

Graham smiled and leaned over to kiss her lightly. “Fine, but I’m walking beside you and then we’re double-checking that gash on your head. If you need stitches, you’re not going to argue.”

His voice was low enough for her ears only, but she still rolled her eyes. She just wanted a couple of pain relievers and a hot shower to ease the aches.

Then she wanted to snuggle into the bed with Graham and sleep.

The tumble of planks had taken more out of her than she’d thought, but she didn’t need a hospital or a doctor. Just some rest.

Inside, Tansy filled the kettle and grabbed some mugs. Her friend used tea to cope with everything.

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