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- Dear Marcail
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- Books by Lori Wick
- About the Author
I dont want you to go there again. Riggs eyes had gone black and he strove desperately to control his voice. Its not safe for a woman alone and I want your promise that you wont go back.
I cant do that. I mean, I invited Joey to come and see me but if he doesnt, I just might have to come back out here. So I cant make you that promise, Marshall.
It was more than clear to Kate that Rigg was not satisfied with her response. She watched as he pulled in a deep breath and relaxed his hold on her arms.
Will you make me this promisethat you wont come out here again without telling me?
Yes. Kate was able to answer him right away. The pain and worry in his eyes were very real.
Please tell me why its so dangerous, Kate said softly.
Rigg hesitated and then glanced at Sean who had come to stand with the horses.
A woman was raped in these woods a few years back. There was no proof as to who did it, but the description the woman gave and everything she said pointed to Parker. He was even arrested but the woman was afraid to come in and identify him. Without some evidence they had to let him go.
Kates hand had come to her mouth and Rigg pulled her into his arms one more time. This time, when he released her, his hand came up and the backs of his fingers stroked feather-light down her left cheek, his eyes once again telling her how frightened hed been.
They were all a little drained as the wagon moved toward the Taylors and Rigg found himself touching Kate as they talked.
Did I hurt your arms?
No, she assured him softly.
He leaned forward slightly to see her face better and for a long moment their eyes met. It was Kates turn to touch Rigg when she saw the caring in his gaze. And he briefly covered the hand she put on his arm with his own, thanking God as he did for this woman and also asking Him to keep her safe.
forty-three
Sunday passed in a relaxed fashion. The next day both Kate and Sean had to work so Marcail stayed with the Taylors. After work on Monday, Rigg asked Kate to join him and Sean for supper. They planned to collect Marcail a little later in the evening.
Kate told Sean that she was going home to clean up and that shed see them at the house. She was totally unprepared, but thrilled, to find Joey Parker on her front step.
Hello Joey. Kates smile was genuine.
Hi, was all the boy said, but his eyes told Kaitlin he was glad to see her.
How are you today?
O.K.
Would you like to go somewhere with me, Joey?
Sure. He looked confused but agreedanything to be near his beloved Miss Donovan.