Chapter Nineteen
Allie laid her head back on the rough cloth that she had rolled up for a pillow. A sigh escaped her as the hot water covered her. Her lips curled up as she imagined Jacob trying to fit into the old copper tub. He would have to sit in it with his knees up in the air.
It was a little cramped for her, but she could turn sideways and the water came over her shoulders. She briefly closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth compared to the chilly outer room. She could see Jacob’s hands as he placed the fish on a flat, cast iron griddle. The sound of sizzling fish and the smoky smell made her stomach growl. Jacob’s soft chuckle told her he heard it.
So much for privacy, Allie thought as she relaxed.
“What do you want out of life, Allie?” Jacob asked, suddenly.
“I don’t know,” Alli
