Page 62 of Colorado Bride

Emily sat on his lap keeping her back ramrod straight trying not to let her back touch him.

He eased her against him and held her gently.

Angry, silent tears rolled down her cheeks and onto his hands as they lay holding the reins, in her lap.

He kissed her hair.

“Emily.I’m so sorry.Crying isn’t good for you in your condition.”

“You’re worried about me crying, when I’ve just been kidnapped by your brother at the behest of your insane mother and you’re worried about my crying?”

She continued to cry all the way home.

When they got home he carried her to the bedroom.He laid her on the bed and then lay down beside her.She remained stiff and tried to keep away from him.He didn’t pressure her, just lay beside her with his arm out waiting for her to come to him if she wanted to.

Finally, she needed to be held by someone who at least cared for her.He may not love her, but right now his arms around her are what she wanted.She needed to feel safe and she did when she was in his arms.

Neither one said anything.

They simply held each other.

Too many questions to be asked and she feared what the answers would be.

Maybe Ben did, too.