Montana Sky: Murdoch's Bride (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Loving A Rancher Book 3) by Caroline Clemmons

Author:Caroline Clemmons [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier & Pioneer, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Kindle Worlds Novellas, Novella Length Story, Short Story, Protection & Safety, Action & Adventure, 19th Century, Sweetwater Springs/Montana Sky Series, Montana Territory, Murdoch Ranch, Winter Weather, Stranded In Bad Weather, Blizzard Coming, Working Ranch & Farm, Animals & Cattle
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2016-12-14T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

After supper had been cleared and the kitchen cleaned, Aunt Edwina asked Mr. Murdoch if she could speak to him privately. With a smile, he jumped up and escorted her to his office. Charity couldn’t help being curious.

Logan must be also because he came to stand beside her. “That didn’t bode well for Sean and me last time we went in there. You have any idea what’s on her mind?”

“None. Might be something about things we saw in the attic.”

He appeared alarmed. “She was up there?”

Charity was about to explain.

Mr. Murdoch shouted, “You had no right to be there!”

Charity and Logan exchanged worried glances but both stood frozen in place.

In a few seconds Aunt Edwina ran from the office and up the stairs, shoulders shaking as if she were crying.

Mr. Murdoch raced from the office. “Edwina! Edwina, wait. I’m sorry.”

Charity hugged her arms. “Poor Aunt Edwina. She never, ever cries. I need to see about her.”

Logan put his arm around her shoulders. “You need to let Pa do that. Apparently he’s the one who started this.”

“I’ve never seen her the way she is here. On the train, she complained continually and unmercifully. Here she’s more like a… a schoolgirl. She blushed tonight when your father complimented her again on her pies.”

Charity stood frozen in indecision a few seconds. “I really should go see if she’s locked herself in her room.”

He tugged her beside him. “You don’t need to go. Being her companion doesn’t mean you have to be her keeper.”

“I never thought it did. I only want to buffer her so the world doesn’t do her any more damage.”

“I get the feeling neither of you led a charmed life.”

She stared into his face. “Coming from you, that’s a big admission.”

“I can admit when I’m wrong.” He grinned at her. “Of course, me being wrong seldom happens.”

Sean nudged his brother. “If you two are through being so cozy, the guys want to lay out their bedrolls.”

Charity gasped, realizing Logan still had his arm around her shoulders and she was standing so close their hips touched.

Amelia smiled at her with her eyes twinkling.

On the other hand, Logan didn’t act embarrassed. “Think it’s safe to go upstairs?”

“I-I hope so.” Charity grinned at him. “The hands need their rest so the mean son of their employer won’t overtire them tomorrow.”

“Aw, you shouldn’t talk that way about Sean. He’s not that mean.”

Sean shoved him. “Ought to kick you up the stairs but I’m feeling kind after such a good meal.”

“Yeah? The day you can kick me up or down the stairs hasn’t come, little brother.”

They’d reached the landing and Charity whispered, “You two quiet down. I worry about what’s going on and what I should do.”

The four of them remained silent as they climbed the rest of the way.

Charity peeked down the hall. “No one’s in sight.”

Sean squeezed by. “This doesn’t concern me and I’m going to bed.”

“Me, too.” Amelia darted into the room she and Charity shared.

Charity stood undecided.

Logan put his hand at her waist and whispered.

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