Dreams Stolen at Mustang Creek

Chapter Seven

EMMETT

I watch her eyes the whole time, from the second she walks into the room and her eyes find mine. I don’t know why I feel nervous all over again. She looks at me and then at Lucy, who is standing in front of me. “Lilah.” Her name on my lips makes my pulse speed up faster than it has for the past couple of days. “I would like you to meet my daughter, Lucy.” Her hands shake in front of her as I watch her throat swallow. “Lucy.” I squat down in front of her. “This is Lilah,” I say with a smile. “She works with me and the horses.” I look back over at Lilah. “She’s one of the best riders I know.” I’m sure my words surprise Lilah since all I do is give her shit when she rides.

She takes another step into the room and smiles down at Lucy. “Hi, Lucy.” She holds out her hand, which isn’t shaking anymore. Her voice is soft and warm, like a welcoming hug. “It’s so nice to meet you.” I see Lucy watching me, then Lilah before her hand slowly moves from her side and lifts to shake Lilah’s hand.