But then there was a definite footfall, and a crunch of snow. Followed by a muttered oath.
Prudence smiled, leaped from the bed and hurried to open the door.
“Well dammit. I had forgotten what a slog it was to get her.”
Brent shouldered his way through the door and then turned to look at her. “Pru, you look lovelier every time I see you. Even here in this squalor. I doubt Reid will be able to resist you, no matter who he’s got lined up for his Mistletoe mate.”
He hugged her, bringing the scent of snow and pine in with him.
“It’s good to see you, my dear cousin. I’m perfectly happy here. It’s just as you told me. As a matter of fact, it’s even better. So you may stop trying your hand at matchmaking.” She grinned and hugged him back.
“Let me get rid of this cloak and then you can tell me how you’ve fared over the last couple of days. Now that I’m here we can move to rooms at the Little Chillendale Inn, but for tonight, let’s pretend we’re twelve and hiding from the grown-ups, while preparing for a great adventure.”
Prudence chuckled. “Oh I can manage that without a problem, I assure you.” She turned to put another log on the fire to hide her grin.
I’ve had the most amazing adventure already.
