Damaged Hearts by Angel Wolfe Page A

didn’t.
     
    Sighing she decided that sleep was probably the best thing for her now and snuggled deeper into his arms thinking to herself that this being married thing might not be so bad after all.  Closing her eyes, the last thing she remembered was his light kiss on the top of her head and his sleepily whispered “I love you Kaitlyn.”
     

~X~
     
    He woke up the next morning with a smile on his face, until he realized she was gone.  He climbed out of the bed and slipped his pants on leaving them unbuttoned and padded silently to the kitchen.  There, he stood quietly in the doorway admiring the way the sunlight streaming through the window turned her honey blonde hair to copper.  After realizing what she was doing up, he cleared his throat as not to startle her and entered the kitchen.  Pouring himself a cup of coffee, he bent down giving her a good morning kiss.  “Good morning Sunshine.”  He said, happily following her outside on the porch.
                 
    They sat together in comfortable silence watching the horses run in the pasture and some crows pecking at the ground before hop, skip, and jumping into flight.  The coffee and companionship were good and Kat savored both as she sipped the creamy fragrant brew.  Rick’s arm slid over her shoulders to gently tug her closer and rather than argue, she allowed the contact.
     
    “I’ve come to a decision.”  She offered, not knowing that Angel and Matt stood behind them in the doorway.  “I want Angel and Matt to have somewhere to raise a family where they can both be comfortable.  There is plenty of land and water available here and there is the barn and bunkhouse.  The house is big enough for a family unless they have more than five children, and if that were to happen, some of them could share a room.”
     
    “That’s all fine and dandy,” Angel announced, interrupting her sister. 
     
    “But what are you going to do for a home?”  Matt finished.
     
    Kat jumped.  After collecting herself, she looked at Angel and announced, “We’re going to be twice sisters.  I have decided to marry Rick and move into his home.  I plan to take part of the stock and give you then rest as well this house for a wedding present.”   
     
    “When did you decide all this?”  Matt asked devilishly.  “Looks like big brother followed in my footsteps and got the cart before the horse.”  He laughed looking at Rick’s unbuttoned pants. 
     
    “So, we can have a double wedding!”  Angel exclaimed.  “When do you think we can find a preacher?”
     
    “I was going to head into town today for supplies.”  Matt said.  “I thought maybe Rick and I could get a list from James of what he needs if he’s going to cook for the bunkhouse; we can stop and talk to the preacher too.  You girls may as well get a list together too so we can get everything in one trip.”
     
    Rick kissed Kat as he got up and went inside to clean up, leaving her to talk to Angel.  Matt headed out to the barn to get Warlock and Lucifer saddled up and ready to go.  “What do you think Angel?”  Kat asked.  “Can I do this; can I give up everything on the hope of having a man that loves me and the possibility of having my own children?  You know me, am I being crazy to hope for this?”
     
    “Kat, listen to yourself.”  Angel said.  “You are gaining a man that loves you and the possibility of having children; does it really matter where you live so long as you are living?”
     
    “You’re right.”  Kat replied.  “But I can’t help but be scared.  I screw up everything I touch.”
     
    “How can you say that?  Look how I turned out.  Look at the cattle and the horses.  Look at the perfectly trained dogs we have and at how well our riding stock respond to the slightest pressure of a foot, leg or flick of the wrist.  Kat, everything you touch turns to Golddust!”  Angel exclaimed. 
     
    “Yeah, and now he wants me to leave