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Chapter 41






Amanda had eaten a quick dinner then raced back up the stairs, after being chased out of the kitchen by Martha. " Just see that she stays in bed tonight…don't let her take any more trips out to the stables, alright? " the housekeeper commanded, then sent the young woman on her way.

Stopping at the doorway to the master bedroom, Amanda leaned against the doorframe and sighed. The rancher was still sleeping peacefully, although she had kicked off the blanket and was now curled up on her good side, facing away from the door. The small blonde tiptoed into the room, making her way quietly to the bed. She picked up the blanket from the floor, and was about to cover the older woman with it when Lex rolled over and sat straight up in bed, sweat dripping from her body.

" Damn! " she muttered, visibly trembling. " Amanda? " She looked at the smaller woman in dazed surprise.

Amanda placed the blanket around her shoulders, and then felt of her forehead. " You're burning up, Lex. I'd better go…"

Lex grabbed her hand. " Don't leave me." She asked in a hoarse whisper. " I'll be okay." She trembled again. " Could you just stay with me for a while, please? "

Amanda smiled. " Of course I can. Just let me get you some aspirin for that fever, okay? " seeing the older woman nod, she quickly stepped into the bathroom. Bringing a glass of water and several white tablets, she sat down next to the rancher. " Here…take these, then I'll get you tucked in." She gave a teasing smile. " I seem to be doing that a lot, huh? "

Taking the aspirin, the older woman finished the water and sat the glass on the side table. " Yeah…" she leaned back into her pillow, " does that bother you? "

" No…in fact, it makes me feel really good that you let me." Amanda pulled the covers over the still trembling woman. She ran her hand gently through the dark hair.

Lex partially closed her eyes and smiled softly. " Thanks." The feel of Amanda's fingers combing through her hair was very relaxing. " Mmm…" she closed her eyes the rest of the way and drifted off to sleep.

Amanda sat by her side for a long while, running her fingers through Lex's thick hair. Guess I should go to bed myself, now… she thought, but really had no interest in leaving the sleeping woman's side. She lay a gentle hand along the strong jawline, noticing with relief that the fever seemed to be easing. Standing up, Amanda was about to walk towards the door when she heard Lex moan slightly in her sleep. I really don't want to leave her, though. She compromised with herself, crossing to the other side of the bed and crawling under the covers. Oh yeah…this feels great! Lex moaned again, and the younger woman turned on her side and took a large hand in hers. " Shh…it's okay. I'm here." She whispered, which calmed the rancher down immediately. Pulling the large hand up to her face, Amanda tucked it carefully under her own cheek as she lay there, just watching the older woman sleep.

Martha walked into the master bedroom with a tray in her hand, humming softly to herself. It's going to be a beautiful day! She thought, then stopped dead in her tracks. Looking towards the bed, a big grin broke out over her round features. That's just too cute! She chuckled to herself.

Lex was still sound asleep, even though it was almost eight o'clock in the morning. She was lying flat on her back, with Amanda curled up beside her, blonde head tucked neatly under her chin. The younger woman had one arm outside the covers, wrapped protectively around Lex's shoulder. The rancher's left arm was uncovered as well, wrapped securely across the young woman's back.

The housekeeper walked over to the bed and sat the tray down on the side table. Seeing that both women were still deeply asleep, she reached over and placed her hand gently on Lex's forehead. Thank the good Lord that she's not running any fever this morning. I was a little concerned about that bullet wound, but I guess I cleaned it up okay. Not wanting the sleeping women disturbed, she reached over to the telephone on the table and turned off the ringer. Heh. There's more than one way to skin a cat! She quietly snuck from the room, closing the door behind her.


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