Branded by a Song: A Small-town, Rock-star Romance by LJ Evans

Author:LJ Evans [Evans, LJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: LJ Evans, LJ Evans Books, branded by a song, an anchor novel, contemporary romance, rock star romance, single parent romance, small town romance, opposites attract, musician romance, slow burn, soul mates
Publisher: LJ Evans Books
Published: 2021-02-02T16:00:00+00:00

Brady

PRAYED FOR YOU

“A smile that steals me, a heart that heals me

A touch that kills me too

Baby, you're perfect.”

Performed by Matt Stell

Written by Veltz / Bowers / Stell

The sushi had been a hit with Hannah. I wasn’t sure it would be, because―in my limited experience―kids could be temperamental when it came to trying new things. But Hannah had loved all the flavors. I’d even gotten her to try a gyoza, which she grudgingly admitted to liking but said she couldn’t have more than one because it was fried, and she even glowered at me a little when I put away the rest of the dozen I’d ordered.

The entire meal had been lighthearted. Laughter. Smiles.

A mood so different than the heaviness that had settled over Tristan right before she’d kissed me. A mood very different than the craving desire that had consumed me when she’d pressed those sweet lips against mine. The kisses had wound their way deep inside me, making me doubt my reasons for not sleeping with her, even when I knew I was everything she didn’t need.

After dinner, Hannah asked me to read with her, and I obliged not only because it was impossible to resist her, but also because I wasn’t ready to leave. Tristan hadn’t spilled the beans about what was going on with William, and I found myself feeling as protective of her as I normally did of Cassidy. Maybe more… But I also wasn’t ready to leave because I needed another taste. More of her lips and her hands and her body pressed up against mine.

As I sat on the couch with Hannah’s little frame leaning against my shoulder while I read, my heart flipped and swirled in a very different way. Elana’s sweet, smart, talented granddaughter was struggling with so much loss it made me hurt for her. I wanted to fix everything for her when it wasn’t my place to do so.

When the clock on the mantel chimed seven-thirty, Tristan called a stop to the reading. “It’s time for bed, Chiquita.”

Hannah sighed, slid off the couch, and stuck out her hand to me.

“You want to see my room?”

I looked up at Tristan. Her face was tight, jaw working, as she fought off a wave of emotions. “Maybe another night, Chiquita. Brady’s already given us enough of his time today. You go up and start getting ready. I’ll be there in a second.”

Hannah threw herself into my arms, and I hugged her tightly.

“Thanks for the sushi. Thanks for teaching me ‘I Have a Dream.’”

Then, she rushed away, going up the stairs while I stared, my heart―like the dog―chasing after her.

“Thank you for dinner,” Tristan said, and she walked to the door, making it clear my stay was done. That she wanted me to leave.

I stood and joined her, standing close enough that I could smell the sugary scent of her again.

“Saying goodnight to me now will not stop us from having the conversation we need to have,” I said quietly.

She raised her chin defiantly.

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