Beneath a Summer Sky by A.R Perry

Author:A.R Perry [Perry, A.R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Legendary Books
Published: 2020-05-17T16:00:00+00:00

I toss my duffel into the bed of my damaged—but working—truck with a growl. At least the mechanic was able to get it running, even though I’ll need to do something about the body damage when I get home.

God, I still can’t believe those idiots pulled one over on me. I’m observant, and this is something I should have seen coming.

If Lyla didn’t twist me up and keep me on edge every second of the day, I would have caught on to their idiotic plan sooner.

Maybe.

Framing me for theft?

That’s a step lower than I figured they were capable.

Whatever. At least now they’re gone and I won’t worry about Lyla the whole freaking time.

I run an aggravated hand up the back of my sweaty neck and stare out at the tree line. This is for the best. At least now I can be at home with my mom in case anything happens. My aunt is great, but not the best in stressful situations. One time when she was watching me, I fell off my bike and busted my face open, she almost fainted.

No clue how she’s a teacher. Most kids are as stupid as Jay and I used to be.

“Shane!”

I spin around at the sound of my name being shouted and see Lyla jogging down the dirt road toward me. Her face is bright red, and her hair is a wild mess, whipping in the breeze.

This is not what I need right now. My restraint is wearing thin. One more touch and I’m liable to do something that will get the crap kicked out of me by Jay.

“Go back to camp, Lyla.” I push off the bumper of my truck and round to the driver’s side.

“Stop. You don’t need to go.”

The desperation in her voice freezes my hand on the handle. “Don’t make this any harder.” My words are whispered and when she doesn’t react, I’m left wondering if she heard.

“I talked to Mr. River. Those jerks are out, but you’re still in.”

“How?” I ask, turning to face her and shoving my hands into my jean pockets to keep from reaching out and tucking a wild lock of hair behind her ear.

“I told him what happened last night and Scarlett backed me up. I can’t understand why those two would stoop so low.”

I can. Jason wanted her, and I was in the way. The idiot saw an opportunity and took it. Can’t say I blame him even though I don’t agree with his twisted methods.

Right now, there should be nothing but relief and yet a pit is forming in my stomach. This past week forced all of my long-buried feelings for Lyla to resurface. And as much as I want to pull her into my arms and thank her, I need to leave.

I made a promise to Jay.

“Well, at least I can leave with a clear name.”

Her face falls. “Wait…what? Didn’t you hear me? Mr. River said you could stay. I’m moving into my original cabin because now you’re the only one on his shit list, but you don’t have to go home.

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