Only Her

He whistled between his teeth. “Took them long enough to get it together.”

“Love isn’t perfect ever.”

Skylar knew Luka was looking at her. She ran her fingers through her hair. “No it isn’t Skylar,” he agreed. “And when you find it, you better damn well hang onto it because love isn’t guaranteed to come along every day.”

She turned her head to look at him. “I hear you.”

“You better,” he replied. “Because I’m not going anywhere.”

She chuckled. “Would you come over here and hold me?”

“Feeling that crappy?” He asked. She nodded. “Move your ass down a little. I’ll hold you.” He scooted in behind her and she laid her head against his chest. Luka laid his arm beside her hip and rested his chin against her head.

“You’re concerned about Brett and Ramona?”

She sighed. “I am.”

He nodded against her head. “Will they be all right?” He asked.

“If she will talk to him they will be fine.”

Skylar knew Brett well. He had been perfect with Ava as a baby. He wouldn’t run from her sister. Sure he would be scared about their future. What new father wouldn’t be? But Brett Shaw would love her and their baby and care for them. He was made of stock that wouldn’t allow him to be anything but responsible and loving. He was Luna Shaw’s son.

“Want to tell me what it is so I don’t drive myself crazy worrying? And so you don’t drive yourself crazy worrying?”

She was quiet for a while. Not saying a word. “Will you promise to not tell Brett? She needs to talk to him about this and what she’s feeling.”

“I promise.”

Skylar glanced up into Luka’s face. “Ramona is pregnant. Several months by what I gathered. She’s afraid because their relationship is not steady. He’s always coming and going. She isn’t sure how he will handle it.”

“You know how he will handle it,” Luka said with a brusque tone that didn’t surprise Sky. She felt the same way. This was a touchy subject for Luka now.

“I know and I agree. He’ll do the right thing. He loves her Luka. I’m sure of it.”

“She needs to tell him.”

“She does.” Skylar laid her head back on Luka’s chest. “She will Luka. She’s not me.” He laid his arm across her belly gently without words reassuring her that he wasn’t accusing her or Ramona of anything. He wanted to keep moving forward and stop looking back all the time.

Chapter 14

Skylar was back to training Majestic. The poor boy had been out of his routine for a few days while she recovered from the stomach bug.

The day was hot for the last week of June. This was August weather when the humidity was high and the heat was unbearable. She didn’t want to push the horse too hard in this heat but she wanted to get him back into a training schedule. He was a stubborn fella so keeping him on track was important.

She had been working with him for an hour when Brett stopped by. “How are you?” He called from the fence. He leaned casually against it. His big arms resting on the top rail while he watched her. She guided Majestic over to the fence.

“The heat is getting to me but I’m better than I’ve felt in a few days. Ramona didn’t come down with this did she?”

“Nah, she’s good.”

“Glad to hear that. What are you doing here in the middle of the day? Why aren’t you at work?” Skylar asked.

“I promised Little Mess I’d take her to lunch today. It’s our once a month lunch date.”

“I forgot,” Skylar told him. “She’s inside with Luka. I’m sure that she hasn’t forgotten.”

Brett laughed. “Get back to training. I’ll see you later.”