Page 20 of Wanted by the Lawman

He squinted. “Ouch.”

“Yeah, but that particular word wasn’t what came out of my mouth.”

“At least it’s not broken.”

She jerked her hand away. “Back on track. Maybe someone just came to the house and knocked, and I didn’t hear them. The door could have popped open.”

So, she was in a hurry to change the subject? “You wouldn’t hear it?”

“I tend to have a hard time sleeping so I had the fan on all night.”

“And you really thought I would open your door?’ Why did he feel a deep sadness? The idea curled like claws through him.

Her features softened some. “I-I guess I did jump the gun a bit. It’s just that, well, I was in shock and you’re the only one I know who I could think…”

“That would come over uninvited?”

“That’s not nec—”

“Give me a minute to get my coat and boots on and we’ll walk back over together.”

“It’s really not necessary. I can call the Sheriff if I feel the need.”

“Wynn, fact is, you didn’t call the Sheriff. You came here. So now that I’m involved, why don’t you allow me to help? Trust me.”

---