Sapphires And Sagebrush (Country Brides & Cowboy Boots) by Danni Lee Nicholls

Author:Danni Lee Nicholls [Nicholls, Danni Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Country Brides & Cowboy Boots
Publisher: Gelato Publishing LLC
Published: 2019-09-26T04:00:00+00:00

Fifteen

Two evenings later, Cressa made her way home through the late snowstorm that began blanketing the roads. For the time being, spring had retreated from the front lines of the war with winter, and darkness was falling with the snow. Cressa was grateful she didn’t live too far from the clinic.

Pulling into her parents’ home, she noticed the lights from inside the house shining on the newly fallen snow. Before moving the car into the garage, she sat in the drive, taking in the scene of warm and welcoming home. The lights from the living room spilled over the glistening snow and coming dusk, the bright and cheery beam issuing an invitation for her to enter.

Cressa’s eyes wandered to Spencer’s truck, covered in a blanket of white. It looked as if it belonged in her parents’ drive, tucked out of the way of her garage. Everything was as it should be. Pulling into her parking space, she walked through the back door to find her parents sitting in the usual places in front of the television.

“Where’s Spencer?” she asked.

“Who?” her mother responded.

“He’s out taking care of the cows,” her father replied.

“Thanks. I’ll be in to start dinner in a minute.”

Anticipation sped Cressa’s pulse. She hadn’t seen him for several days, and she had grown to wish for his company and conversation. No matter how many times she replayed it, the memory of the lingering breath between them during last Saturday’s goodbye stayed fresh, while the recollection of Owen became as stale as the cafeteria food they had eaten together.

Working her way through the new snow, Cressa entered the barn and shook herself free of fat flakes that gathered on her shoulders.

Spencer was pulling some feed out for the horses and didn’t see her arrive, giving Cressa the opportunity to watch him work in the overhead light. Even with his heavy coat and hat, the strength of his lean body and the ease with which he went about chores brought a smile to Cressa.

When he looked up and saw her, the delight that came into his eyes was undeniable.

Walking toward him, she widened her smile. “I wanted to check in with you before you leave,” she said. “How are things going?”

Spencer threw one of the horses some alfalfa before facing her. “Well, the hall bath is about finished. Then, I’ll start on the master. That will be a bigger project.”

Cressa’s thoughts reluctantly left Spencer and moved toward her parents. “That actually brings up my concern. My mother isn’t doing very well.”

Spencer finished feeding the second and final horse before coming to stand in front of her. “Yeah. I can see what you mean.”

Cressa longed to reach out and take his fingers in hers. She yearned to run her thumb along the scar she had stitched before pulling him close to feel the comfort of his strong arms enfolding her in the midst of all the decisions she faced. But she stayed rooted to her spot.

“Would you like us to stop after

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