Burn So Bright by Jennifer Bernard

Author:Jennifer Bernard [Bernard, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, SM
ISBN: 9781945944048
Amazon: B01N954U1I
Publisher: Jennifer Bernard
Published: 2016-12-13T05:00:00+00:00

After throwing some extra underwear and her toothbrush in a bag, she hit the road. She turned on the radio and unfortunately the first news item was about the wildfire.

“Four hundred firefighters are still on the scene of the enormous Yellowstone wildfire in the northern part of the state. Several firefighters have been injured battling the wind-whipped flames. Today, one of the Jupiter Point Hotshots nearly died when a tree struck him as he was carrying a fellow firefighter to safety. Josh Marshall is reported to be in stable condition following surgery on his left leg. The extent of his injuries isn’t known, but it is an important reminder of just how dangerous wildfire fighting can be. Marshall is one of the most experienced members of the crew and a survivor of the Big Canyon burnover. He’s also a universally well-liked member of the firefighting community, known for his joking manner. His crewmates, several of whom were also part of that burnover, were quite distraught.”

Another voice followed. She recognized Jim Baker, Sean’s other assistant. “He’s one of the best guys I’ve ever worked with. During the burnover, we were all scared out of our minds. Then Josh starts joking around about what we’re going to do after it’s over, and that helped get us through it. Honestly, I think he saved some lives that day. If people panic, that’s when the bad stuff happens.”

The reporter took over. “By all reports, some ‘bad stuff’ would have happened this morning if not for Josh Marshall’s bravery. Firefighters say they should have this blaze at least fifty-percent contained by tomorrow, thanks to the increased moisture in the air. But many are working with slightly heavier hearts today thanks to the crisis faced by Josh Marshall.”

Suzanne switched off the radio, remembering how she’d given Josh a hard time about joking around in the shelter during the burnover. As if it was a bad thing. Turned out, it wasn’t a bad thing. It was a Josh thing—and it helped. It saved lives.

Her phone rang. She answered without checking to see who it was, then groaned when Logan answered. “Hey, babe. Just had my last exam.”

“Congratulations.”

Silence.

“Don’t you want to hear how it went?”

“I assume you aced it. Do I need to know any more? We’re through, remember? Remember the text you sent me?” When was that, last week? It seemed like a million years ago. None of it mattered anymore, not compared to Josh being hurt.

“I was under so much pressure then. I needed a break. Everything feels different now that I’m done.”

“Well, good for you, but Logan—” And suddenly it hit her, with the force of a thousand suns. No matter what happened with Josh, she could never go back to Logan. “It really is through. We shouldn’t get married. It was a bad idea to begin with.”

“A bad idea? What the hell are you talking about? We want the same things. We’re perfect together.”

“But our entire relationship was based on selfishness. Would you give up anything for me? Anything?”

“I was going to give up my freedom.

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