Texas Heir. Linda Warren
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Название: Texas Heir
Автор: Linda Warren
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Современные любовные романы
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Slipping an arm around his waist, she asked, “Can you stand?” Within minutes she had him on his feet, but he swayed. With a fierce grip she led him to the partial cave that had a slight overhang. Just as she did, the heavens opened and torrential rain splattered the terrain.
She shrugged off the backpack and placed it on the ground. Reed slumped against her and she watched as the rain beat down on the wreckage.
After a moment she turned her attention to Reed. He probably had a concussion, so she had to keep him awake. She shook him several times and kept talking, but he was so out of it she finally gave up. Her strength was waning, too. The sound of the rain was hypnotic and she drifted into an exhausted, restless sleep.
MARISA KINCAID HURRIED into her father’s study followed by her husband. “Have you heard anything?”
“No, sweetheart, we’re still waiting,” Richard replied.
“Where’s Mother?”
“She’s in her room. The doctor sedated her, but I’m sure she’d be happy to see you. Actually, she keeps calling for you.”
“I’ll go right up.” She turned and then pivoted to face Richard. “Have you notified Cari’s family?”
“No. I thought I’d wait until we heard something definite.”
“I suppose that’s best.” His daughter’s face crumpled and Richard saw the first crack in her strong facade. Colter put his arm around her and she clung to him.
Richard didn’t think he was ever going to get used to this cowboy being his son-in-law. Marisa had her choice of the most eligible bachelors in the country, yet she chose a rodeo cowboy. For his daughter and grandchildren, he tried his best to like the man. And he wasn’t so bad. Colter had a lot of qualities Richard admired: responsibility, honesty and loyalty. It was his blue-collar roots that got Richard.
Daphne stepped into the room. “Has there been any news?”
Now, there was class and breeding, a woman who had it all. How he wished Marisa had made such a good choice.
“I’m afraid not,” Richard answered. “The weather is still a factor.”
Marisa wiped away a tear and looked at Daphne. “You’re taking this very well.”
“Of course. It’s not going to do me any good to fall apart.”
“Yes. Heaven forbid,” Marisa said and walked out.
Colter twisted his hat. “Her brother and her best friend are probably dead, so you can understand her state of mind.” He placed his hat on his head. “Or maybe not.” Saying that, he followed Marisa.
“What did he mean?” Daphne asked.
“Never mind. Everyone is a little emotional.” Richard walked to her. “How are you, my dear?”
“I’m okay.” She glanced at her watch. “I have an interview at a TV station in about an hour, so I better go.”
“Do you think that’s wise?”
“It’s better than them hounding me. I’ll give them an interview and they’ll leave me alone.”
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