The Jewel: the Malloy Family, book 11 (2014)
“Common sense told her to wait out the winter here at the fort. They had money from the Beckers’ lockbox and could pay for what they needed.
There were decisions that had to be made and she looked forward to making them with Mason. He was to be her husband in earnest this time. The ring she wore would be more than a ruse. It would become the symbol of love as it had when her mother wore it. Maman would be pleased, as would Papa.
Mason sat on the edge of the narrow bed and waited while sh...e braided her hair. He watched as her hands made quick work of her hair and his hungry gaze told her he wanted to let her hair down. She shivered and looked forward to privacy. Lots of privacy.
“We can’t live in the tiny shack all winter. It’s smaller than the wagon, plus we had all your belongings to store.” Mason threaded his fingers together and frowned. “There didn’t appear to be an empty house or building anywhere at the fort.”MoreLess
There were decisions that had to be made and she looked forward to making them with Mason. He was to be her husband in earnest this time. The ring she wore would be more than a ruse. It would become the symbol of love as it had when her mother wore it. Maman would be pleased, as would Papa.
Mason sat on the edge of the narrow bed and waited while sh...e braided her hair. He watched as her hands made quick work of her hair and his hungry gaze told her he wanted to let her hair down. She shivered and looked forward to privacy. Lots of privacy.
“We can’t live in the tiny shack all winter. It’s smaller than the wagon, plus we had all your belongings to store.” Mason threaded his fingers together and frowned. “There didn’t appear to be an empty house or building anywhere at the fort.”MoreLess
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