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A Daughter's Quest
After rescuing Constance from what could have been a serious accident in a deserted farmhouse, Hans gives vent to his fear.
”Constance, what were you thinking?” His harshness should show her just how foolish her actions had been.
Instead, all his words did was inflame her anger. “What were you doing following me?” her hands fisted on her hips, and she glared from behind the dirt masking her face.
Didn’t you learn your lesson the last time you rode out alone?” He knew his tone was even louder, but the woman wasn’t listening to his good advice.
“I am an adult. I don’t need a keeper.” Her volume grew to match his.
Two could play at the same game. He placed his fists on his own hips. “Yes, you do. What would you have done if I hadn’t followed you? You couldn’t have gotten out of there without hurting yourself more.” What he wanted to do was shake some sense into her.
He reached for her arms, and she burst into great heaving sobs. Hans pulled her toward him and cradled her against his chest. Lord, what am I going to do with Constance?
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