An Act of Courage (Acts of Honor Series Book 4) by K.C. Lynn

Author:K.C. Lynn [Lynn, K.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
Publisher: K.C. Lynn
Published: 2017-03-19T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

Alissa

My eyes flutter open, blurry and burning from crying earlier. Noticing the room is quite a bit darker, I check the bedside clock and realize I fell asleep. A throw blanket now covers me that wasn’t there before.

Christopher.

Sadness consumes me as I think about our fight. He was so angry, but amongst the fury in his eyes was the same regret I have suffered over the years. I hate that our fight was triggered by Ryan’s unexpected visit. But even more than that, I’m disappointed that Christopher would believe his lies.

Five years may be a long stretch, especially when you long for only one person the entire time, but I would never sleep with Ryan. Not only because I have no attraction toward him but also because I know what kind of person he is.

I kept myself busy with school and went on dates here and there but they never turned into anything worth pursuing because my heart always belonged to him. I had a short relationship with Zach in order to get over Christopher.

It never worked.

I’m not stupid to think he hasn’t been with anyone else but it’s something I’d rather not think about. The pain the thought brings on is too much to bear.

I listen carefully to see if I can hear movement beyond the closed door but I’m only met with silence. Sighing, I roll over, and my heart leaps in my chest at the pack of pink Hubba Bubba gum and single yellow tulip that rests on the pillow next to me.

My lips lift in a smile as I pick up the flower and bring it to my nose, inhaling its fresh scent. I grab the gum next and read the short note attached to it.

I’m sorry. I’m at the tree waiting for you.

He doesn’t need to elaborate which tree; I know exactly which one he’s talking about. A place we always met at in the past.

Tossing the covers off, I get to my feet with a new hope in my heart and change into one of the sundresses I packed. I freshen up quickly then grab the throw blanket and flower before heading out the back door.

The flashlight on my phone guides my way as I walk across the cool grass to the back of the property. That’s where the tree is that Faith planted in honor of Christopher and Ruthie’s mom, Cade’s sister, and the little boy from Iraq that she still holds close to her heart.

The soft strum of a guitar greets my ears, drifting through the heat of the night. It beckons me, reeling me in with a pull so strong there’s no resisting it.

Just like the man himself.

Even though I’m prepared for it, the sight of Christopher leaning against the tree, one knee propped while playing his guitar, still halts me in my tracks.

Sensing my presence, his eyes find mine, and the beautiful sound stops. A lantern sits next to him, casting a glow across his handsome face. The longing and remorse I find there puts my feet back in motion.

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