Christmas in Coyote County by Mary L Briggs

Author:Mary L Briggs
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian fiction
ISBN: 978-1-61116-139-7
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2011-08-31T04:00:00+00:00

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Jackson eased around a large oak. The bright lights of the backhoe bounced off the old gray stones, creating an eerie fog in the damp air. His heart hammered in his chest as he crouched low behind the tree. No need letting them catch him. When Jim and Bill arrived, they could take them easily.

His thoughts drifted to Libby and her mission. She was an expert rider, but the darkness was heavy in the woods, and it hurt to force her to leave alone. His heart quickened. She wasn’t really alone. Keep her safe, Lord. I know You love her and care about her even more than me. Please give her Your protection on this ride.

He swallowed back the worry that choked in his throat. Why had God put her back in his life? Being with her had revived an old ache he thought was cured for good. Could he live with it on a day-to-day basis? He didn’t think so. He was going to have to tell her. Get it over and done and live with, whatever answer she gave him.

You led me back here, Lord. I’ve been wondering why for a while. Whatever it is, I don’t think I can stay unless she’s part of my life. Not without a lot of help from You.

The backhoe came to a halt at the top of the hill, and the driver killed the motor. Jackson swallowed hard and stood. The rough bark scratched his face as he pressed it hard against the tree and eased his head to a position where he could see.

Paula Felton’s voice carried across the night air. “This is the one—it’s marked as Sophia Brown.”

The machine operator jumped down from his position. “Are you sure? This looks pretty real to me.”

Her voice was loud and angry as she waved something in the air. “I’ve got the papers to prove it right here in my hand. Now quit arguing and start digging!”

“OK. But you’d better not be wrong,” the man shouted as he pulled himself back up on the machine. “If this turns out to be a real grave then—”

“When you see the money stashed in that coffin, you’ll be sorry you didn’t get to digging faster. Now get started, or I may have to deduct a portion from your cut.” She threatened. “It’s been buried in there for over twelve years. It’s time someone enjoyed it.”

His heart plummeted. Money! Was it possible? Rob Felton had been a friend to his father. He had sat in their house, their living room, assuring his dad that he knew he would never take the money from the bank.

Hurt and anger started a slow burn up Jackson’s throat. The man had been nothing but a backstabber. His dad had trusted him as a friend, and all the time he had been the one who was the criminal.

Well, Rob Felton might be dead, but the rest of these thieves were going to pay.

He glanced at his watch. Libby had been gone almost thirty minutes.

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