Aiden's Luck by Con Riley

Author:Con Riley [Riley, Con]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Figment Ink
Published: 2018-02-23T06:00:00+00:00

To say that Jack was fascinated was an understatement. His work at the library meant he knew a great deal about tracing family histories. He could hardly wait for Aiden to sit down before he started up with a one-man inquisition.

“So you guys are both adopted from different families, and your dad just got in touch?”

Aiden glared at Evan, who shrugged and mouthed a silent “Sorry.” He’d known Jack would be here for his usual lunch date with Paul, but he hadn’t factored in that he was so nosy.

“And I hear you two are an item now. Sounds like you’ve had yourself a busy week.”

Could this be any more awkward? Aiden poked at his lunch, then pushed his plate away.

“Eat.” Marco’s single murmured word made him pull his plate back with a sigh. He listened as Marco and Jack spoke, then picked up his sandwich and took a huge bite. If he had his mouth full, maybe Jack wouldn’t ask any more questions. It sounded as if Marco had Jack’s number, answering him in ways that led him in wide circles. In only a few minutes, their verbal sparring had Paul and Evan laughing.

“Man.” Jack was almost whining, twisting the end of his ponytail in agitation. “You don’t understand how many people use the PCs at the library looking for long-lost family members. I start them off if they don’t know what they’re doing, but once they get the hang of searching, they finish without me. I never get to see who they find. The fact that you’re so close to making contact is like scoring Mariners box seats right behind home plate.”

He looked across at Aiden. “Come on now. Throw me a bone here.” His gaze was like a puppy’s. “You have no idea the lengths some people go to, to track down their families. You gotta tell me what you’re gonna do next.”

Aiden took another huge bite, then chewed it real slow. This time, Evan stepped in for him.

“There’s no need for Aiden to do anything until he’s had some time to think. It’s all up to him. He holds the cards right now. Just like me with my birth family. I chose not to look back, but if Aiden wants to, he knows that I’ll listen when he’s ready.” Evan’s glance across the table was sympathetic.

They should have talked about this so much earlier. Evan having his back like this was more than he could have hoped for.

“Okay, but why didn’t you try to find your family sooner?” Jack’s simple-sounding question made Marco slide even closer, pressing his leg against Aiden’s until his foot stopped its unconscious tapping. He slowly chewed and swallowed, hoping Evan would also catch this question for him. When the silence stretched, Aiden took a long, slow sip of water. Everyone around the table looked in his direction. Marco’s hand dropped down to wrap around his as Aiden looked directly at his brother.

“I didn’t see any point. I already have a family, and .

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