Stopping Traffic (A Back to School Romance) (Love at The Crossroads) by Simmons Pat

Author:Simmons, Pat [Simmons, Pat]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pat Simmons
Published: 2013-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

No, he didn’t. Any other man who dozed off in the middle of a discussion, Candace wouldn’t dare forget. Actually, she felt sorry for him. Clearly Royce was tired. If Candace was a teacher, she would give him an A+ for effort, not only for being there for his nephew, but also for admitting he wanted to see her.

Something within her wouldn’t let her desert him. As he drifted deeper into a peaceful slumber, she admired his raw handsomeness. Candace was content just to stay by his side and let his soft snores lull her. How he could sleep in the midst of childish screams, giggles and pleadings for more pony rides was amazing.

When Lindsay came barreling her way, Candace put a finger to her lips, so as not to wake Royce. Her daughter complied, bobbing her head. Although Lindsay appeared almost out of breath, the jubilance spread across her face and the odor that came with being around animals was evidence that she was having a good time.

For no other reason than love, Lindsay wrapped her arms around Candace’s neck. After two tight squeezes, she took off again. She smiled at her daughter’s antics. Candace had been truthful about Lindsay’s happiness meaning everything to her.

Leaning back in her chair, she studied Royce’s features again: a neatly trimmed mustache against smooth pecan brown skin, wide set eyes with curly lashes, full lips, a strong, masculine chin, and an unquestionably conditioned build. He also had the even breathing of a man who was fast asleep. What woman wouldn’t be giddy, receiving his attention?

To date or not to date wasn’t such a simple question. If it didn’t work, who would suffer the greatest heartache—she or Lindsay? But the deeper question was what if—God forbid—Royce got hurt, or worse, killed in the line of duty? Then what?

Men ought to always pray and not faint, the wind carried the words in Luke 18:1. She immediately looked at Royce who was fast asleep, then realized the source—Jesus.

As the words revolved in her mind, she thought back to the day of Tommy’s accident when she fainted. Was that a sign that she wasn’t prayed up? God help me.

It seemed what mattered most to Royce beyond the looks was a woman who knew how to reach the throne of God with prayers. Had she overcome her fears enough to believe God when she prayed that He would do whatever she asked in Jesus’ name? Royce left her with so many questions that were aside from dating.

It wasn’t fair for Royce to be resting while stirring up unrest in her spirit. She looked away from his sleeping form as she spied out Solae, who along with Royce’s brother, were laughing at one of the children’s antics.

She watched their interaction. They seemed to be so comfortable in each other’s presence as if they had known each other for years instead of hours, but Solae had that down to earth personality.

Royce and Hershel were both tall, handsome men, but they didn’t look much alike.

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