Rocky Mountain Bride (Rocky Mountain Bride Series Book 2) (21 page)
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Authors: Lee Savino
“Miles should be home any minute.” Carrie smiled at him, wondering if she should invite him inside and give him some food. He looked like he’d passed a lean winter, and needed a woman to fatten him up.
Mary took that moment to coo softly, and Carrie turned before she could stop herself, heart melting at the little sound. She had a thought. “Come in, Mr. Wilder. Would you like to see her?”
Hat in hand, he advanced slowly to the crib.
Carrie picked up the drowsy babe and cradled her, showing her off to the tall man.
“She looks like her father,” Lyle said.
“Yes.” Carrie cuddled her closer. The babe had soft reddish down on her head.
“Her name is Mary,” Miles said from the door.
Lyle sucked in a breath, almost like he was in pain. Both Donovans watched him closely.
“It was my mother’s name, also,” Carrie explained. “We wanted to remember her and another friend Miles lost too soon.”
“Far too soon, brother,” Miles said, clasping Lyle on the shoulder. “I was wrong to judge her. I was wrong about many things.”
Lyle gripped his friend back. “We both were.” He seemed unable to speak, so turned to the babe. “Well, Mary,” he said. “May you grow up to be as strong as your father, beautiful as your mother, and bull headed as they both deserve.”
Miles chuckled, and Carrie laid Mary back in the crib, whispering that she would be a good girl and not give them trouble. When Carrie turned back, Lyle was waiting to address her.
“Mrs. Donovan, I wanted to give my apology and regrets. I never should’ve tormented you and accused you so publicly. It was wrong of me.”
“Thank you.”
“It’s forgiven,” Miles added.
“Won’t you stay for supper?” Carrie said.
“No, I have a long ride ahead of me. I’m going to fulfill my last promise to my Mary.” Lyle stepped out onto the porch, with the others following. “She had a younger sister who she always looked after. Their drunkard father found them, and took back the girl—Rose is her name. Mary made me promise I’d find Rose and see her settled. As soon as I do that, I’ll come back and work my claim.”
“We wish you well,” Carrie said.
“How can I help?” Miles followed his friend down to his stallion.
Lyle mounted and looked at them both. “Watch my claim. These past few weeks I’ve been rebuilding. My brother Jesse promised to come help me, but he’s not been heard from for a year.”
Miles nodded. “I’m here for you, friend.”
“As far as I’m concerned, you’re not a friend,” Lyle said quietly. “You’re my brother.”
With a nod and a final pat on the stallion’s haunches, Miles leaped back onto the porch to stand by Carrie.
Together the Donovans waved Mr. Wilder away.
“That’s a man with a mission.” Miles squeezed his wife a bit tighter.
“Do you think finding the sister will bring some healing to him?”
Miles let out a big breath. “I think it’s a hard errand, but one that will do him good.”
“I suppose he’s mended his ways,” Carrie said thoughtfully. “Though my friend Susannah still calls him a scallywag in all her letters.”
“Now wife. What did I say about gossip? And calling names?” His face was stern, but he had a twinkle in his eye.
“Maybe I need a reminder.” She leaned into him.
“It is Sunday.” Miles took her hand and then hesitated, glancing back at their sleeping child.
“She'll keep for a few,” Carrie whispered.
“Then wife, to the woodshed.”
Smiling, she let him lead her down the path.
The End
About the Author
Lee Savino
has been telling tales since she was young. While she was studying creative writing at Hollins University, her first manuscript won the Hollins Fiction Prize.
Living in Richmond, Va with her awesome husband and her pet tree, Ives, she can most often be found on Facebook as LeeSavino, or in person at a local coffee shop drinking tea. Other than half-made plans for world domination, she has no other aspirations in life than writing many more books about strong women and the sexy men who love them.
Visit her website, leesavino.com, to download a free book.
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