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"You were a woman, and no matter how hard I tried, that's how I saw you, as a woman. A very beautiful, and desirable woman."
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"I should be ashamed for letting you watch me at the creek."
"Yeah, so should I."
"But by then, I had already realized how much I cared for you."
"Every time you came, I wanted to cry out to you. But I couldn't."
"And I wanted to come to you, badly."
"When Ed tried to rape me, and you saved me. I knew then, I was yours. I knew I loved you."
"If he'd have touched you, I'd have killed him." Clay frowned. "I knew you were mine then. God forgive me, I wanted you so."
"And now?" she stood up and came to sit in his lap.
"I want you more." He pulled her close in his arms and kissed her tenderly.
"Then take me," she whispered.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Life was good for Willa and Clay as they began working together with Cora and Charlie to build up their spread and improve upon the place.
Ed bought Charlie's land and agreed to his terms, and it seemed as though life was going to take a turn for the better.
With the sale of the land, Charlie was able to buy a lot of supplies and more cattle. Willa and Cora built a huge garden and even a rose garden in the front of the house.
Clay and Charlie painted the house, and it looked quite grand. Even folks in town had remarked when Charlie bought supplies how great the place looked. But there was no mention of Clay and Willa.
Even though things had settled out, the town was aware that Clay and Willa had married. The same preacher that married them married Laura and Matthew. So, it was no secret, but it was like the townspeople didn't want to bring it up.
It angered Charlie, but Clay told him not to be angry.
"Why not, you did the right thing. You two are married and there's no reason to be ashamed of it."
"I know that dad, but right now it's very peaceful. And for all our sakes, I'd like to keep it that way."
"It ain't right and you know it."
"People have to have time to adjust to it. Let's don't start anything."
"But you and Willa are hiding out here like you should be ashamed. I want you to hold your head up and be proud."
"I am proud, I'm just not announcing it." Clay told him.
"Alright son, but I don't think it's right." Charlie fussed.
"We're happy dad, and we are all family now. Let's don't start trouble."
Charlie nodded with a frown. "Alright son."
That evening as they all sat at the table, Willa was blushing and smiling at them all.
"You look extra happy today," Cora chuckled. "Is there some reason?"
