CHAPTER 20

There at the door of the infirmary, there was not a look without tears.

Nathan and Lee, talking quietly, talked about the manliness of that woman, who was able to thank the boy for his actions, but they knew that, deep down, he was her young student, and that he was terrified. They waited for a while, letting the two of them calm down. Carson and Faith came in, as if to check her out so that Robert could leave the room without embarrassing himself, and when he arrived outside, he was welcomed with open arms by Lee, Bill, and Nathan, and they all praised and thanked him for save Elizabeth.

Carson released Elizabeth to stay at home, he knew that she would have someone to help her and that she would have more privacy there, she should just avoid walking, it would be at least three days without putting her feet on the ground, as this would reduce the sprain in her ankles. swelling and should return to the infirmary in case of severe headache or blurred vision. And that she shouldn't be alone.

Rose and Alien went to stay with Elizabeth, but Nathan and Bill stayed in the room until a certain time at night and arriving early the next morning, because that way they could carry her up and down, preventing her injury from worsening.

Little Jack loved those two days, he now had Alien and Laura to play with, as well as being able to be close to his mother. He was pampered by Rose, Lee, Bill. Nathan seemed like a father in love with his little son, whenever he arrived from rounds, he was greeted by a big hug from little Jack, who took his hat and went out playing.

Florence and Molly took over classes that week. They knew that in two days, Elizabeth would not be well enough to walk to school.

Hickman, was tasked, with Pastor Frank, to protect and monitor the school. They knew that someone had done this evil thing, and they didn't want to take any risks with the children.

That night, Bill, Lee and Nathan decided to talk to Elizabeth, but before saying anything Bill was interrupted by Elizabeth speaking.

— Bill! You might think I'm crazy, but on the day of that accident. When the door closed, I heard a macabre laugh. Then, when I was lying on the floor, I had the feeling that someone was looking at me.

— Did you see anyone? Nathan asked.

She shook her head, but tapped her fingers on her chin, which made Nathan smile, thinking it was the most beautiful thing.

— Nathan, don't laugh. But when Robert found me lying like a ripe pumpkin, she smiled, seeing the men laugh.

— Well, gentlemen... if I've already made you laugh all you want and that makes me very happy; but I need you to listen to me, what I found strange is that Robert, after seeing me hurt, told me to wait and ran to get help. I saw him, running up the hill, he was climbing the hill with an agility that I never thought I'd see in anyone. But suddenly he stopped, looked at me lying there on the floor and ran back. And he said he couldn't leave me alone, that it could be dangerous. And he said that it was Mountie Jack who sent him back and that he should never abandon a person in danger and that he was supposed to protect me.

The men looked at each other... If Jack Thorton really had a way to protect Elizabeth, everyone was sure he would do it.

— Baby, I want you to listen to me carefully. We investigated that day, those snakes were agitated because someone put barbed wire, like small nails, in them, and whenever they moved they got hurt and due to the pain they tried to attack. They also had human footprints and, given their size, they wouldn't be those of any of us, as well as horse hoof prints; that was premeditated.

— But who would do such evil? Elizabeth couldn't believe it...

— We don't know, but we'll keep an eye on it. We won't let anything happen to you or the children at school. There will always be two men on duty there, until everything is resolved. Lee spoke seriously.

After everyone left, Nathan and Elizabeth sat on the couch, they needed some time alone, as Nathan had to share his fiancée with all his friends in a few days, and now they were going to enjoy it since Bill had taken Jack and Alien out for a drink. ice cream in the city. Nathan pulled his bride into his arms, and felt that lavender fragrance, he closed his eyes and lowered his head and placed a small kiss on her lips. She looked into his eyes and wrapping her arms around his neck, she ran her tongue slowly across his lips; What drove that man crazy. He pulled her closer, he needed to feel his bride, his wife, and deepening the kiss, with a yearning for her, he began to kiss her with a burning passion. And to his surprise, she responded with even greater passion. Nathan knew he couldn't wait long to marry his Lizbeth. Every day he wanted more and more, to be with her in his arms, he wanted to be close day and night, without the need to say goodbye." But what about her? What did she think about this matter?" Nathan hadn't even finished thinking when Elizabeth, still panting from the kiss, said:

— Nathan! Could we have our wedding real quick? I don't want a long engagement, or rather, I don't want to be away from your arms and your kisses any longer.

For Nathan, that was the most enjoyable thing to hear. Knowing that she wanted to be in his arms with the same intensity that he wanted her was incredible.

— Come on, love... let's get married whenever you want. As soon as we can, just make an appointment.

— Nathan, let's set it for four weeks; It will be close to Christmas and that way we will be able to spend our first Christmas as a family.

Nathan kissed his fiancee, his family... She would be his wife in a few weeks and that would make him very happy.