Anarchy Rising by Nicole Coverdale

Author:Nicole Coverdale [Coverdale, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

“So this is how you guys start your day?” Sky asked, yawning, as he trotted down the steps. He stepped into the kitchen, breathing in the smell of bacon, eggs, and toast. “Hmm. That smells wonderful!”

“Nothing but the best, for my boy,” Sherilyn said, squeezing his hand as she whizzed by him, setting the dishes on the table. “Sky, will you grab the orange juice and the milk from the refrigerator? Everyone’s going to be here soon, and we are running so far behind!”

“Your mother never does like to slow down,” an older man said, as he looked up from reading the newspaper to wink at Sky. “Even after that heart attack she had.” He extended a hand. “I’m Shane.”

“She had a heart attack?” Sky asked, accepting the man’s hand. Must be Mom’s new husband.

“I told you she did!” Stella said, rolling her eyes in disbelief, as she flipped the eggs in the pan. “Don’t you listen to anything I tell you?”

“Dang. You sound like Jade.”

They all stopped, turning to stare at him. “Who’s Jade?” They all uttered in unison.

“Ah… I don’t know,” Sky said, scratching his head. “The name just popped out of nowhere!”

“Do you think it means he has a family somewhere?” Sherilyn asked, looking over at Stella.

Stella shrugged. “Hell if I know.”

“We’re here!”

The door front door slammed open, interrupting them, running feet racing across the carpeted floor as two young girls, and two young boys raced around the corner. “Grandma!”

“Lisa! Steph! Matthew! Michael! What have I told you about running in the house?” Sherilyn asked, propping her hands on her hip to glare at them, before breaking into a grin. “Come here!”

They lunged forward. “We missed you, Grandma!”

“And I missed you,” Sherilyn said, engulfing them in a huge hug. “What are you all so excited about?”

“They’ve been excited since they got up this morning,” Connor said, yawning, as he walked into the kitchen. “Coffee. I need coffee.” He reached for the mug, pouring a cup. “Hey Sky,” he brought the mug to his lips, sighing, and handing a young, black-haired woman a cup. “Sophia, I’d like you to meet Sky. Sky, this is my wife, Sophia.”

“It’s so good to meet you,” Sophia said, walking forward and embracing him in a hug. “I’ve heard so much about you! But when Connor told me you were alive…” She trailed off, shaking her head. “I couldn’t believe it!”

“Were you really… dead?” Matthew asked, looking up at Sky.

“Mathew!”

“I heard you and Dad talking,” Matthew told his mother.

“Well, were you?” Michael asked.

“I wish I could tell you,” Sky said, as he stared down at the boy, swallowing past the lump in his throat. “But I can’t remember.” Do I have a young boy waiting for me at home? he wondered. A wife, who’s missing me? “I’ve got a big bump on my head, so I’m having a hard time remembering.”

“So you don’t remember who you are?” Steph asked, her eyes wide.

“Yes. I don’t remember anything,” Sky said, laughing. “But I think it’s starting to come back.

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