Authors: Kathleen Morgan

A Heart Divided (35 page)

“Well,
that
puts my worries to rest,” Sarah said, stifling a giggle. “The thought of you wringing anyone’s neck, I mean. Still, I’m glad you already suspected Allis. Otherwise, I didn’t know how you’d take me accusing her of such a horrible crime.”

“And why would that be a concern, sweetheart? I never pegged you for the jealous type.” He cocked his head. “Is there something you’ve been hiding from me?”

“Hardly.” Sarah gave a disgusted snort, then hesitated as a certain omission
did
occur to her. “Well, not about Allis anyway . . .”

He crooked her gently beneath her chin, lifting her gaze to his. “Then what? If the end to the feud’s going to hold, we really shouldn’t be keeping any secrets from each other.”

She giggled. “Well, I suppose you’re right. If the end to the feud’s going to hold, I mean.” Sarah glanced away briefly, then looked back, slowly wetting her lips. “We don’t have a lot of time left, you and I. Time just for the two of us.”

Unease narrowed his eyes. “What are you talking about, Sarah? Is there something wrong? Are you sick?”

“Well, no . . . and yes. Sort of.” She laughed. “I’m pregnant, Cord. We’re going to have a baby.”

His gaze widened. For a moment, he just stared down at her. Then with a shout, he gathered her up into his arms and whirled around and around.

“A baby? I’m going to be a father?”

“Cord, stop!” Sarah cried. “You’re making me dizzy. And I’m most definitely not past having morning sickness, even if it’s no longer morning.”

“Oh.” Immediately, he came to a halt. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking about your delicate condition.” Ever so carefully, he lowered her back to her feet. A lopsided grin on his face, he met her gaze. “Family. Suddenly my family is growing by leaps and bounds.”

She heard the wonderment in his voice and marveled at it. “That makes you happy, does it?”

“Yes, it does,” her handsome cowboy husband replied, his smile openhearted and joyous. “It does indeed.”

Kathleen Morgan
is the author of the bestselling Brides of Culdee Creek series and
As High as the Heavens
, as well as the These Highland Hills series. She lives in Colorado.

Books by Kathleen Morgan

Brides of Culdee Creek Series

Daughter of Joy

Woman of Grace

Lady of Light

Child of Promise

These Highland Hills Series

Child of the Mist

Wings of Morning

A Fire Within

Heart of the Rockies Series

A Heart Divided