Honor Redeemed by Loree Lough

Author:Loree Lough
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Book 2 of the First Responders Series
ISBN: 9781426713163
Publisher: Abingdon Fiction
Published: 2012-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

20

I hate to admit it, but if I hadn't given Mercy my word, I'd stay home tonight."

"I guess that's understandable." Rowdy had only been gone three days, and as far as he knew, Honor hadn't left Rerun's side for a moment. "But it'll do you good to get out, take your mind off all the sadness for just a little while, focus on something joyful."

"You're right. I know that. I just feel weird, leaving him alone so soon after losing his lifelong pal."

If Matt was there with her, instead of on the phone, he'd give her a hug because boy, she sure sounded like she could use one. "He'll be fine, and so will you."

"So what did Harriet say when you dragged yourself in after sunup yesterday morning."

He had to laugh. His helpful neighbor had gone to bed after the 11:00 news, as usual. The minute he walked in the door, he heard her up there in the guest room, snoring like a chain saw when he rolled in at dawn. How the boys managed to sleep through the racket, he didn't know, but it sure made him yearn to be ten years old again. "She said I was a thoughtful and considerate young man for getting up early—without waking her or the kids—to get breakfast started."

"You mean you cook, too?" Honor sighed. "What did you make?"

Why the extra emphasis on the word too? he wondered. "Not so much what I made," Matt said, "as what I did. I set out bowls, spoons, napkins, and the kids' favorite cold cereal. I was sitting at the table, drinking coffee, and reading the paper when she came downstairs, and she never even asked what time I got in."

"Not to be disrespectful, but it really isn't any of her business."

"I guess."

"And she's right, you know."

"About . . . ?"

"You are thoughtful and considerate. I can't believe you sat there all those hours under my bulk."

"Bulk. Don't make me laugh." Although memory of the way his left arm had gone completely numb was enough to make him flex his fingers. At one point, an hour or so into her nap, Matt considered the possibility that he'd suffered permanent nerve damage, and how ridiculous he'd look, trying to explain to his doctor how it happened.

"I still don't get it. Why didn't you wake me up?"

Because it felt good, knowing you trusted me enough to fall asleep in my arms. Too soon to admit something like that? Matt groaned because he'd never known a woman who roused more emotions in his heart or more questions in his head. "I dozed off myself, that's why." And he had . . . for a second here, and a second there.

"Is Harriet staying with the boys again tonight?"

"No. They're invited. Austin says he can't get hitched if his two favorite kids aren't there."

"Oh, I'm so glad. It'll be good to spend time with them again."

"Yeah. They're looking forward to it. It's their first wedding."

"I can't wait to see them in coats and ties.

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