Under the Lawman's Protection by Laura Scott

Author:Laura Scott
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-08-16T04:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

Isaac watched the blood drain out of Leah’s face and knew right away that something was wrong. He stood and crossed over to her, reaching for her hand. “What happened?”

The dazed expression in her blue eyes wrenched his heart. “There was a loud noise and Shane cried out as if he was hurt, and then he disconnected from the call.” She shook her head helplessly. “We have to find him, Isaac. We have to find him!”

He wished it were that easy. Hawk hadn’t been very forthright about any aspect of this case, which left Isaac stumbling around in the dark. He wanted to knock some sense into her brother, but right now, Leah was his bigger concern.

Her devastation was impossible to ignore, and she needed support. He slipped his phone into his pocket and then pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her in a reassuring hug.

For a moment Leah held herself stiff, but then with a strangled sob she burrowed against him, clinging to him as if she wouldn’t ever let go.

Isaac let her cry, wishing he could think of something reassuring to say.

But words failed him. Because he knew Hawk was in big trouble. For all they knew, his buddy could be dead.

As much as he wanted to protect Leah from the truth, she knew full well what her brother faced. Isaac kissed the top of her head, wishing there was more he could do for her.

Leah didn’t cry for long. After a few minutes she sniffled loudly and lifted her head so that she could look up at him. “Isaac, will you pray with me?”

He gazed down into her watery blue eyes, knowing he could not refuse her request. “Of course I will.”

Her tremulous smile made any embarrassment he might have felt inconsequential. He led her over to the sofa and sat down at an angle so he could partially face her.

Leah sat beside him and clasped both his hands in hers. She bowed her head and he followed her lead, bowing his, as well.

She was silent for a moment, so he took a deep breath and began to speak, hoping he would know the correct words to say. “Dear Lord, we ask You to watch over Shane, keeping him safe in Your care.”

“And we ask that You guide him home to us,” Leah added.

How was it that he hadn’t realized how easy it was to pray? Isaac continued, “Lord, we also ask that You keep the three of us safe in Your care.”

“And we ask that You guide us on Your chosen path. Amen.”

“Amen,” he echoed. He couldn’t deny the sense of peace that washed over him and realized, not for the first time, just how powerful leaning on God’s strength could be. And how important it was to have faith to guide you through the difficult times.

“Thank you, Isaac,” Leah murmured, still holding on to his hands. “I’m thrilled that you believe in God and have begun to trust in His goodness and strength.

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