CHAPTER 14
Sara Beth arose the following day before the sun. Her heart pounded in anticipation as she dressed and hurried to see if someone had accepted her food offering.
She couldn’t see much in the early pre-dawn darkness, but the lid was open on the pan she’d set out, and it was empty. Lying next to it was a small bunch of wildflowers made up of yellow coneflower, purple aster, and pale pink barbaras buttons.
A joyous warmth spread through her as she scooped them up and inhaled their sweetness.
She set Cuddles on the ground to do his business and hurried back inside for a jar and water. Before she started breakfast, she set the flower bouquet in the center of the round oak table and stood back to admire them.
A rustling from outside the door and a high-pitched squeal she recognize
