Alexandra's anxiety had been building for several days, and her nerves were strung tighter than a noose. What if nobody came? She knew Aunt Clara would attend, but how utterly deplorable to have a party with your relative as your only guest. A shudder ran through her, settling in her stomach as a...
The first blue norther of the season had blown in, reminding them it was winter in Texas. Before now, the weather had been warm enough that a lightweight shawl would suffice, but no longer.She hung up her coat and watched as the children, already gathered into their perspective groups, practiced....
She blushed. “I ... I took longer than I expected.” “I’ll come back,” he said, stepping back into the hall, determined to go anywhere to get away from the sight of Beth in that clinging wet towel and all that exposed skin. “No, uh, I’m almost done,” she said hurriedly, her hazel eyes warm and lan...