Spirit Warrior by S. E. Smith

Author:S. E. Smith [Smith, S. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Goodreads: 18249927
Publisher: S.E. Smith
Published: 2014-11-11T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Allie stared at Indy with a doubtful expression. She bit her lip as she tried to think of a good reason not to return with her best friend for a few weeks of vacation. It wasn’t helping that Aleaha was also on Indy’s side.

“When is the last time you took a vacation, Allie?” Aleaha pointed out. “You are always working.”

Allie looked up in frustration as her dad walked into the dining room and sat down at the table. She glanced at the kitchen where she could hear her mom moving around. She started to rise, but stopped when her dad motioned for her to remain seated.

“Stay, Allie,” Sam said with a sigh.

“What’s wrong, Papa,” Allie asked, reaching out and touching his hand. “Is it Boseman? Is he still giving you grief for pulling your orders?”

“No, you were right about him, Allie, like always,” Sam responded with a reassuring smile. “He was caught trying to sell horses that weren’t his. No, this is about you, honey.”

Sam glanced up as Claire came in and sat down next to him. Her face was pale and her hands trembled as she folded them in her lap. She glanced at Sam before she looked down at the table.

“Ma, what’s wrong?” Allie asked in a worried voice. “Has something happened…”

“No,” Claire said, looking up at her daughter with a shaky smile. “Everyone is fine. Everyone, that is, but you, Allie.”

Allie sat back in her chair and scowled. She folded her arms across her chest and narrowed her eyes. Her gaze went from her mom and dad before turning to where Indy and Aleaha were sitting. Her lips tightened into a straight line as she stared suspiciously back at all of them.

“What’s going on?” Allie demanded.

“Allie,” Aleaha started to say before Sam raised his hand.

“Allie, you need a break. You’ve been working too hard,” Sam began.

“I’m not complaining,” Allie pointed out.

“No, you never complain,” Sam agreed, quietly. “That still doesn’t mean that I, your mother, your sister… hell, even, Taylor haven’t noticed that you never take a break.”

Allie’s arms dropped to her lap as her mouth dropped open. Her dad very, very seldom cursed. Sitting forward, Allie folded her hands in front of her on the table.

“I’m fine,” Allie insisted. “There is a lot to do. There are the orders for the new equipment that need to be completed so we have it delivered in time for next spring. We have winter coming and need to prepare for that. Several of the outer buildings need some work done on them. The well out in the northwest pasture needs a new pump. The list goes on and on.”

“Yes, it does,” Sam commented. “And we have a foreman who takes care of it. Allie, you need time for you.”

“No, I don’t!” Allie replied hotly, pushing back in her chair. “I…”

“Allie,” her mom said in the quiet voice that always warned them that they better settle down and listen. “I’m worried about you. We all are.”

Allie’s eyes glittered with tears as she stood up and turned her back to them.

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