Beauty from Pain: Beauty Series - Book 1 by Georgia Cates

Author:Georgia Cates [Cates, Georgia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: the beauty series, georgia cates, young adult author, beauty from pain, beauty from love, beauty from surrender
Publisher: Georgia Cates Books, LLC
Published: 2014-01-03T22:00:00+00:00

After I leave the hotel and I’m closed up in my car with her scent, the only thing I can smell is that damn sweet, floral fragrance. It’s on my skin and clothes and I despise it. I can’t believe I ever thought it was pleasant, let alone appealing. It’s nauseating and I want it gone. Now.

As soon as I’m back at the vineyard, I forgo calling Laurelyn and head straight to the shower. I have to wash away the last bit of physical contact I hope to ever have with that crazy bitch.

I hear Laurelyn’s ringtone, “Crash Into Me”, as I stand in the shower scrubbing my skin, but she’ll have to wait until I erase the last evidence of Audrey’s touch from my body.

I listen to Laurelyn’s voicemail as soon as I’m out, not even waiting until I’m dressed. “Hey, caveman. I just wanted to tell you something before I went to bed. Call me back when you get a chance.”

I walk toward the bedroom wearing only a towel and call her immediately. I don’t want to wait another minute to hear her voice. “Hello.”

“Hey, baby.”

The tone in her voice elevates. “Hey, you. I’m glad you called. Normally, I’m not all that excited about this and needing to share it with anyone, but you wanted to know, so I’m calling to tell you I got my period.”

Hmm. I’d forgotten about it, so I guess I wasn’t as worried as I thought. “That’s good to know.”

“I thought you’d like that. Have you been very busy today?”

What’s kept me busy while I’ve been here disgusts me. “I’ve been busier than I wanted to be, but I’ve still thought of you.”

“That’s a sweet thing to say. Everything okay at the vineyard?”

I fully expect it to be now that I’ve told Audrey I’m onto her little game. “There are some definite issues at Marguerite, but I think I’ll have them under control soon.”

“So, they just needed the big man to come along and take care of things. Show them how it’s done, right?”

Yes, the big man is on campus. She has no idea how big the big man really is. “You’ve got it, babe.”

“Will you still be staying until New Year’s Day?”

I don’t want to, but it’s necessary. I wish I could be back to celebrate with Laurelyn. “I’m afraid I have to. Will you be making plans with Addison for New Year’s Eve?”

“She’s going to The Blues Club with Zac and they’ve invited me to go. It’s open mic night again.”

I’m certain that means Ben Donavon is going too and will probably consider Laurelyn his date, but I don’t ask because I don’t want the confirmation.

“You’ll have a great time. I wish I could be there to hear you sing.”

“I’ll dedicate one to you.”

“Well, that’s hardly fair. I won’t be there to hear it.”

“Yes, that’s very unfortunate.”

I miss her. “What are you wearing?”

“Do you want the truth, or shall I describe some terribly sexy lingerie so you can fantasize?”

I can’t help it.

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