Miller's Creek Forgiveness Collection: Christian Romantic Suspense and Companion Bible Study by Cathy Bryant

Author:Cathy Bryant [Bryant, Cathy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: WordVessel Press
Published: 2014-12-31T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

How dare the sun to shine. Chance squinted against its brilliance as he moved eastward toward the bridge, still questioning his decision to spend the day at the farm. While part of him wanted a distraction from his constant worried thoughts over Dakota's whereabouts, another part longed to be near her. At the moment, with her still missing, his best way to keep her close had been the farm, in spite of the memories it brought to mind.

"C'mon, Daisy." He jammed his fingers in his jeans' front pockets and whistled over his shoulder.

Daisy just ambled, head to the ground, sniffing for clues. She'd moped around ever since Dakota's disappearance, barely eating anything and constantly whimpering or whining. For someone who hated dogs, Dakota had done a good job with her, teaching Daisy to sit patiently by the door before an outing in order to easily secure the leash.

An unexpected smile came to his face as he remembered Dakota's initial response to the dog.

Oh, Lord, keep her safe, and bring her home soon.

The ache in his chest returned. The prayer had become his constant mantra. Very few minutes slipped by without the words throbbing in his heart, mind, and soul. How had she managed to vanish without a trace, and where had the week gone? Now it was Thursday. Thanksgiving Day. A day of gratitude to God. A day to spend with those you loved.

In his right pocket, his phone vibrated. He pulled it out and checked the screen. Matt. "Hey, bud."

"How you doing, my friend?" The voice held the familiar sincerity Matt was known for.

Chance froze in place, unwilling to glimpse the bridge while on the phone, uncertain of his ability to maintain control of his emotions. "Been better, actually."

"Still no word?"

"Nope." The word pretty much summarized the hopelessness swirling in his gut.

Silence sounded on the other end for a brief moment. "You still think she ran away?"

"Yeah, and as crazy as it sounds, that's what I'm hoping for." Compared to the alternative, anyway.

"Don't give up believing, Chance."

"Trying." But with each passing day, the trying was harder to do.

"Someone will find her."

A scared laugh fell from him. Yeah, but who would find her first?

"Listen. I don't think it's a good idea for you to be alone today. We're all headed over to Mama Beth's mid-afternoon. I know there'll be plenty of food, and I know she wouldn't mind you being there."

No. He couldn't. For one thing, his current disposition would just bring everyone else down. Besides that, seeing everyone with their mates was more than he could bear at the moment. "Thanks for the invite, Matt, but I'm going to try to get some more work done around the farm while I'm off work."

Silence again. "Well, if you change your mind, you know where we'll be."

"Thanks."

Once the phone was re-deposited in his pocket, Chance resumed his walk to the creek, Daisy still lagging behind. Not long afterwards, they arrived at the broken-down bridge, memories of the past and the present mingling together.

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